O'Neill confident Celtic will bounce back after Ferencváros Europa League loss ahead of Rangers clash
Celtic suffered a surprising 3-1 home defeat to Ferencváros in the Europa League, prompting questions about the team's form heading into the high-stakes derby with Rangers. Speaking to the press, manager Martin O'Neill struck a confident tone, insisting the squad will 'get themselves together' and refocus for the Rangers match, which is live on Sky Sports. The result raises concerns about Celtic's European campaign and their domestic momentum going into one of the biggest fixtures on the Scottish football calendar.
Read the full story at skysports.comCeltic's unexpected Europa League home defeat to Ferencváros is a setback on the European front and arrives at the worst possible moment, with the Old Firm derby against Rangers looming. O'Neill's public confidence is a standard managerial response designed to steady the dressing room, but the nature of the loss — conceding three at home — will sharpen scrutiny on Celtic's defensive shape and concentration levels. The Rangers game now carries extra weight as a chance to reset momentum and quieten early-season questions about squad readiness.
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