Mixed news from Martin O’Neill in comprehensive injury update

Interim Hoops boss Martin O’Neill has given an injury update on various Celtic players including Cameron Carter-Vickers, Alistair Johnston and Callum Osmand…Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill during the Premier League match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on November 09, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Addressing the media yesterday afternoon following the club’s AGM, O’Neill revealed that centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers is set to miss the remainder of the season.

O’Neill additionally provided updates on Callum Osmand and Alistair Johnston, both of whom underwent operations two days after Celtic’s 4–0 win over Kilmarnock at Celtic Park ahead of the international break.

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Celtic interim boss Martin O’Neill on the club’s AGM, which ended early due to disruptions. Watch St Mirren vs Celtic tomorrow – live on Sky 📺 pic.twitter.com/VGC2QlgWxH

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Speaking at the Celtic media conference, the Irishman said: “With Alistair Johnston, it’ll be four or five months. Although they had the same operation on the same day, Callum Osmand was worse, believe it or not. He’ll be five months.

Alistair Johnston of Celtic lies injured during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park on August 20, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

“Obviously, Jota is out now. I’ll not see him. I’ll certainly not see any of those boys.”

Forward Kelechi Iheanacho will miss this evening’s Scottish Premiership encounter against St Mirren, and James Forrest is also unavailable.

Marcelo Saracchi of Celtic leaves the field injured during the Premier League match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park on November 09, 2025. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

On a positive note, Marcelo Saracchi has encouraging news after being taken off early during Celtic’s victory over Kilmarnock.

“He will also be out, but he’s getting close again,” revealed O’Neill. “I’m hoping that some of these lads, if they don’t make the Feyenoord game, would at least be available for selection for the Hibs game. Which might not bother me – or it might.”

Callum Osmand of Celtic looks injured and is taken off the pitch Midtjylland vs Celtic, UEFA Europa League, Group Stage, Football, MCH Arena, Herning, Denmark – 06 Nov 2025Herning MCH Arena Denmark Photo Michael Zemanek Photo Shutterstock

A victory in Paisley tonight would cut Celtic’s gap to league leaders Hearts to only four points, ahead of Derek McInnes’ side taking on Aberdeen at Pittodrie tomorrow.

Celtic then head out to Rotterdam on Thursday evening to face Feyenoord on matchday five of the Europa League. The Scottish champions must take something from the game if they have any aspirations of reaching the top 24 which would guarantee at least a knockout playoff round in February.

Focusing on more important matters for now, Celtic face tough opposition this evening and will need to be on their game if they are to head back to Glasgow with all three points.

Conor Spence

Mixed news from Martin O’Neill in comprehensive injury update

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