Celtic have confirmed their 25-man squad for the Champions League playoff round against Austrian champions LASK. Manager Martin O'Neill has submitted the squad for the two-legged tie, with Arne Engels included despite being on the verge of a £22million move to West Ham.
Engels included despite transfer uncertainty
The Belgian midfielder is close to joining the Hammers, who are aiming for an immediate return to the Premier League after relegation last season. O'Neill had hoped to keep Engels for the matches against LASK but has conceded defeat on that front. However, he has still named the player in his squad as a precaution.
Alistair Johnston is absent after suffering a hamstring injury. O'Neill confirmed the Canadian international will be sidelined for a few weeks, which appears to have ended a proposed move to Everton.
New signings included
All four of Celtic's summer signings have made the cut: Kasper Hogh, Mika Baur, Haissem Hassan, and Camilo Duran.
Full Celtic squad
Goalkeepers: Viljami Sinisalo, Ross Doohan
Defenders: Liam Scales, Auston Trusty, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Dane Murray, Anthony Ralston, Kieran Tierney
Midfielders: Reo Hatate, Yang, Luke McCowan, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mika Baur, Arne Engels, Callum McGregor, James Forrest, Benjamin Nygren, Michel Ange Balikwisha
Forwards: Kasper Hogh, Camilo Duran, Sebastian Tounekti, Callum Osmand, Haissem Hassan, Johnny Kenny, Adam Montgomery
