‌And Martin O’Neill isn’t complaining either at the prospect of the Belgian returning to the Celtic fold following the international break like a new signing for the run-in. ‌Celtic are five points behind Hearts and sat frustratingly in third spot with rivals Rangers also ahead of them in the chase. Despite the recent setback, there could be some major positives for O’Neill upon resumption with key stars closing in on returns to action. The 22-year-old has been absent for six weeks since pulling up in the first-half of the 2-1 win over Livingston at Parkhead. ‌Engels has been sighted for only 32 minutes since, but O’Neill said: “He never made an issue.

Source: Express March 25, 2026 10:45 UTC