Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen live: Team news and how to watch Europa League clash

talksport.com, 30 September 2021, 09:11

Celtic face a huge test as they welcome Bayer Leverkusen to Parkhead in the Europa League tonight.

The Scottish side have endured a poor start to the new season by their usually high standards and currently find themselves in sixth position in the Scottish Premiership.

Following a 4-3 defeat to Real Sociedad in their opening Europa League fixture, Ange Postecoglou will be hoping that his side can get some valuable points on the board in their next outing.

Leverkusen have enjoyed a wonderful start to the season and find themselves in second place in the Bundesliga.

Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen: Date and time

The Europa League contest is due to take place at Celtic Park on Thursday, September 30.

Kick-off is set for 8pm UK time.

The Bhoys will be hoping that they can break a run of just one win in their last four fixtures.

Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen: TV channel and live stream

The Europa League clash will be available on BT Sport 3.

Coverage will begin at 7.45pm on Thursday and run until 10.30pm that evening.

BT Sport subscribers can live stream this match via the app on their computer, mobile and tablet devices.

Updates from Celtic Park will be available on talkSPORT throughout the evening.

Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen: Team news

Celtic are set to be without Karamoko Dembele, James Forrest, Kyogo Furuhashi, Giorgos Giakoumakis, Michael Johnston and Christopher Jullien.

Postecoglous gave an update on Josip Juranovic, as well as Giakoumakis and Furuhashi, saying: "After the game Josip is out with his hamstring and he'll go to rehab for a couple of weeks.

"Callum, Kyogo, Giorgos trained today but I'm not sure about tomorrow yet.

"I don't expect to make too many changes tomorrow night."

Bayer Leverkusen are expected to name former Celtic man Jeremie Frimpong in their side on Thursday night.

The German side will, however, be without Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Julian Baumgartlinger, Edmond Tapsoba, Exequiel Palacios and Niklas Lomb.

Celtic v Bayer Leverkusen: What has been said?

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou said: "We are looking forward to tomorrow night.

"They are a very good team. In front of our fans at Celtic Park, it's a great night for us to test ourselves.

"We want to take it to them. We are going to get tested. Hopefully it's a great game of football for our supporters to get excited about."

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