Celtic captain Callum McGregor missing for Europa League game in Seville

A blow for Celtic with Callum McGregor and Liel Abada out of the game against Real Betis.

Celtic captain Callum McGregor
Author: Alison ConroyPublished 15th Sep 2021

Celtic captain Callum McGregor and winger Liel Abada will miss their Europa League group opener against Real Betis.

Midfielder McGregor has a knock, while Israeli Abada isn't travelling to Seville for religious reasons.

Right-back Anthony Ralston returns after missing Saturday's Premiership win over Ross County.

Boss Ange Postecoglou said: "It's not great for us because he's a very influential player," Postecoglou said of McGregor.

"Liel Abada will miss out because of Yom Kippur, which is obviously a significant religious day for him."