What happened?
Martin O'Neill has left hospital after undergoing a small procedure, with Shaun Maloney offering an update on his return to the dug-out. The veteran gaffer is recovering after the procedure, and a decision on whether he will be in the dug-out for Sunday's trip to Kilmarnock has yet to be made.
Why it matters for Celtic
Maloney says he's ready to lead the team at Rugby Park if O'Neill is unavailable, but the Hoops will definitely miss him if he's not there. The impact O'Neill has had since October has been nothing short of incredible, and the team will need to step up without him.
What comes next?
Celtic are in advanced talks over a deal to sign Egypt World Cup star Haissem Hassan, but Maloney doesn't expect the Real Oviedo winger to be signed for this weekend. The team is currently in a strong position in the league, sitting third in the Premiership with 67 points from 33 games.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 3rd in Premiership, 67 pts, 21W-4D-8L from 33 games, recent form WWWWW.
Goals this season: 59 scored, 35 conceded (+24 goal difference).
Title race: 3 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.
Last result: Celtic 3-1 Heart Of Midlothian (2026-05-16).
Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run.
Currently sidelined: Jota.
