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Bernardo Starts as Celtic Face Stuttgart in Europa League

Celtic will line up for the Europa League playoff against Stuttgart with Paulo Bernardo starting in midfield and Kasper Schmeichel in goal, as manager Martin O’Neill celebrates his 1000th match.

Celtic’s squad for the Europa League playoff against Stuttgart features Paulo Bernardo in midfield, replacing Reo Hatate, and Kasper Schmeichel in goal. The back four consists of Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney, while Tomas Cvancara leads the attack with Daizen Maeda and Seb Tounekti on the wings. Alex Oxlade‑Chamberlain is unregistered and Arne Engels is sidelined with injury.

The lineup is announced as O’Neill marks his 1000th game in charge, hoping to secure a place in the last 16 against the Bundesliga side.