Yang nears return for Celtic, misses Besiktas clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:38 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Yang nears return for Celtic, misses Besiktas clash
Summary

Celtic winger Yang is on the verge of returning to first team action after completing training following a hamstring injury. He will not participate in the Europa League match against Besiktas on November 5, 2026, but is targeting a return for the match against Kilmarnock on November 8. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill expressed optimism about Yang's swift comeback, emphasizing his importance to the team both offensively and defensively. Yang's absence has been felt, especially after he performed well prior to his injury, contributing significantly to the team's early-season success. The club seeks to improve after recent disappointing results in the Scottish Premiership.

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  • •Yang returns to training after a hamstring injury.
  • •Misses Europa League match against Besiktas.
  • •Targets return against Kilmarnock on November 8.
  • •Celtic seeks to recover after recent draws and losses.
  • •O’Neill optimistic about Yang’s impact upon return.
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  • 10:38 AMYahoo Sports — Yang set for imminent return but Besiktas clash comes too soon for Celtic winger
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Celtic winger Yang is close to a first team return after returning to training following a spell on the treatment table due to a hamstring issue…Liam Scales, Tony Ralston, Yang and Dane Murray of Ce...

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