Martin O’Neill highlights recruitment urgency for Celtic ahead of UCL qualifiers

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has raised concerns about the team's readiness for their upcoming Champions League play-off on August 18 or 19. He emphasized the need for improved recruitment to close the gap with opponents, who will have had more competitive matches by then. Last year's early exit to Kairat Almaty underscores the importance of this issue. O’Neill noted that timely signings are crucial to ensure players are integrated before European competition begins. The draw for the play-off is scheduled for early August, with O’Neill working to finalize key acquisitions by that date.

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