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Celtic will have to be at their best today. Jack Ross has Hibs rocking and they continued their fast start to the Premiership season with a richly deserved 2-2 draw with Rangers last week.

Neil Lennon has been in with the bricks at Parkhead long enough to know every game is must win for Celtic.But the Hoops boss is starting to find out even victories are not quite enough in the eyes of some critics.Celtic got the job done in Latvia the other night as they set up a crack at Sarajevo this week for a place in the Europa League group stage.It might not have been the cruise some expected – or demanded – as Moi Elyounoussi’s last-gasp winner spared them the prospect of an overtime shift against Riga.But Lennon rounded on the snipers who have been poking holes in the win and pointed to an impressive record on their European travels since he returned to the club in dramatic circumstances in February 2019.The Hoops have only lost once

Scotland’s Euro play-off showdown with Israel – and facing a major fight to be fit for next month’s crucial Old Firm clash. The Celtic star rattled his ankle in Riga on Thursday night and Parkhead boss Neil Lennon is sweating on the results of a scan to see if there is any long-term damage.But the Hoops gaffer has major doubts the wide man will be back for the nation’s Euros shoot-out with Israel next month and is in a race to make it for the Glasgow derby on October 17.Lennon also revealed Scott Brown is battling to be fit to face Hibs at Easter Road today – with David Turnbull on standby to make a first start.He said: “We’re waiting on a scan.

Europa League playoff tie against Sarajevo won't actually be played in the city - and the visitors should feel right at home after a venue change. Neil Lennon 's side face a one-off tie in Bosnia to make it to the group stages of the competition, having defeated Riga in the third qualifying round.

Christopher Jullien as Hibs visit Parkhead on Sunday.The Premiership champions are looking to keep up the pressure at the top of the table, with Neil Lennon 's side lying one point behind Rangers with a game in hand.The Europa League win over Riga brought one key new injury concern for the Celtic boss.James Forrest went off with an ankle problem and he will not be fit for Sunday.Christopher Jullien is a doubt as he struggles to shake off a back injury, with the Frenchman missing since the 5-0 win over Ross County.Mikey Johnston is still out after calf surgery but Tom Rogic and Leigh Griffiths are in contention as they work their way back to fitness.Meanwhile, Hibs are still without former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan as the club explore a

Jeremie Frimpong being left on the bench for the Europa League clash with Celtic.Konevs was in charge with manager Oleg Kononov back in Russia for personal reasons and he was full of praise for Frimpong after his match-winning performance from the bench.The wingback created the only goal of the game after replacing the injured James Forrest in the first half in Latvia, with Moi Elyounoussi netting the late winner.And Konevs admits he couldn't believe it when he saw Frimpong not starting but he was delighted with how his players coped for most of the match.He said: "It was a good game. Of course, it was painful to let in a counter-attack at the last minute, but I want to say thank you to the guys who gave themselves up and executed the game

Champions League qualifying dream.The quirks of the pandemic have affected the UEFA calendar and that means Neil Lennon's side have had to bide their time to make right the nightmare result.Riga lie in wait in the third qualifying round of the Europa League and Celtic will be desperate not to be on the receiving end of another shock result.The Premiership champions have Ten In A Row on their mind but not at the expense of another crack at a tournament that ended on a sour note with a lifeless defeat to Copenhagen last season.Celtic know they must navigate another one-off tie against either Sarajevo or Budućnost Podgorica to reach the group stage but their sole focus is on the clash in Latvia.Odsonne Edouard leads the line after being rested

Celtic. And the Parkhead defender says he has no issues with gaffer Neil Lennon hunting a new left-back and threatening his spot.

Europa League qualifiers last term before defeating Neil Lennon ’s men at the last 32 stage, the Latvians stunned the Danes by winning the home leg of their Play Off tie in a 3-2 aggregate defeat. Stuglis insists Celtic are now in Riga’s sights and said: “We have been preparing for this game all year round and, most importantly, everyone is fit and healthy.  “We have always played well at home.

Odsonne Edouard is itching to get at Riga.The Celtic gaffer says his French striker is refreshed and raring to go in Thursday’s Europa League crunch.Edouard was left out of last weekend’s Premiership game against Livingston having told the boss he felt fatigued, but the 22-year-old is back at full pelt ahead of the tie in Latvia.Lennon said: “He’s trained well the last couple of days and he’s looking forward to playing.“He’s itching to play. To be fair, all of them are.“We have a lot of games and, sometimes, you have to listen to where the player is coming from.“He missed a couple of games, came back in and three games in a week might have been too much for him.“We made the right decision.

Neil Lennon admits "it wouldn't surprise me" if fans made an 11 hour round-trip to Latvia to cheer on his side. The Premiership champions face FC Riga in their Europa League third qualifying round tie, but no fans will be allowed into the stadium.

Odsonne Edouard against Livingston – but is adamant the Hoops striker is going nowhere. The French frontman was an unused sub in the 3-2 victory that put Lennon ’s men back to the top of the Premiership table.

Europa League third-qualifying round next week.

Europa League playoff round draw as they look to put their Champions League woes behind them.That painful defeat to Ferencvaros will serve as motivation to Neil Lennon's side in a bid to reach the group stage.The Hoops enjoyed some memorable nights on the continent last season, beating Lazio home and away to finish top of their group.But they've two more ties to negotiate first.Celtic will take on Riga away in the third qualifying round, after the Latvian side won their restarted clash with Tre Fiori in Friday morning.And now it's on with the show as we gear up for the playoff draw.UEFA like to keep us all guessing with their format for these occasions and this one is no different.Celtic are not among the five seeds for the draw and are