Celtic return to action just four days after the damaging defeat at Ibrox as Martin O’Neill’s side begin their Europa League campaign against Ferencváros.

But this is about much more than simply bouncing back from one bad result.

In today’s Starting XI Prediction, we look at the tactical problems that have repeatedly surfaced in Celtic’s biggest games this season — from the Champions League defeat against LASK to Sunday’s performance at Ibrox.

What is Celtic’s actual style of play? Are the team caught between playing out from the back and Martin O’Neill’s more direct approach? And do the current squad have the characteristics required to execute either system effectively?

We discuss Celtic’s problems in possession, the inability to play through pressure, Kasper Høgh’s role, the lack of support around the striker, the midfield’s defensive vulnerabilities and the bigger issue of a team that increasingly looks like a collection of individuals rather than a coherent unit.

There are also major Starting XI decisions to make, including Sam Johnstone or Sinisalo in goal, Trusty or Scales at centre-back, whether Oliver Sørensen should come into midfield and how Celtic structure the attack around Camilo Duran, Hassan and Kasper Høgh.

Can Celtic respond against Ferencváros and begin fixing the tactical problems that have already cost them in the biggest games this season?

🍀 In this episode:

• Celtic v Ferencváros preview
• Celtic Starting XI Prediction
• Reaction to the tactical problems exposed at Ibrox
• Why Celtic look caught between two styles
• Problems playing out from the back
• Why the direct approach isn’t working either
• Kasper Høgh being used incorrectly
• Celtic’s inability to press effectively
• Why the midfield keeps getting exposed
• Concerns over Celtic’s in-game management
• Does this team have a clear identity?
• Sam Johnstone or Sinisalo?
• Trusty returns to the predicted XI
• Oliver Sørensen into midfield?
• Nygren’s defensive contribution questioned
• Duran, Hassan and Høgh in attack
• Why formation changes alone won’t fix Celtic

Let us know your Starting XI for Ferencváros and what tactical changes you want to see from Celtic.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Celtic v Ferencváros preview
01:18 The problems exposed again
02:50 Celtic caught between two styles
05:58 Why playing out isn’t working
07:02 Celtic’s problems without the ball
08:58 Can anything change this week?
13:02 Starting XI Prediction
17:05 Midfield changes
18:48 Predicted front three
20:31 Why formation isn’t the real issue