Martin O’Neill’s task just got even harder as injury update emerges ahead of Stuttgart vs Celtic

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(Credit: Imago) Thu 26 February 2026 7:30, UK Celtic have a daunting task ahead of them as they prepare to try and save their Europa League campaign away at Stuttgart on Thursday night. Martin O’Neill will be under no illusions as to the mountain that his side will have to climb if they are to salvage their Europa League campaign, but the task facing them has just become even more difficult.

Read More: Martin O’Neill has simple Junior Adamu decision for Celtic clash, it could decide Scottish Premiership title race Stuttgart’s star man likely to feature despite injury scareStuttgart are enjoying another strong season as they currently sit fourth in the Bundesliga, and the gulf between the two teams was evident in last week’s first leg. MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES It will take one of the all-time great Celtic performances in order to flip the tie on its head on Thursday, and the hosts have just been handed another major boost over the fitness of star midfielder Angelo Stiller.The 24-year-old has been a key performer for Sebastian Hoeness’ side so far this term, and even attracted strong interest from Manchester United in the early part of the season.

He had looked set to miss out on the second leg against Celtic after going off injured during the 3-3 draw with Heidenheim on Sunday, but Bild understands that he could be back in the squad for Thursday’s clash. Read More: Kasper Schmeichel axed as six changes made: Celtic predicted XI vs StuttgartMartin O’Neill to ring Celtic changes vs StuttgartThere has been plenty of speculation in recent days as to whether Celtic will make significant changes to their team, given the substantial deficit that they are facing at the halfway stage of the tie.