Johnny Kenny, Jota and Jeffrey Schlupp have been officially added to Celtic’s Champions League squad ahead of their knockout play-off tie against Bayern Munich, with the first leg set for next week at Celtic Park.
Jota and Schlupp both signed during the January transfer window and will unsurprisingly be part of Brendan Rodgers’ squad as the Hoops aim to cause an upset against the German giants. Johnny Kenny has also been included, stepping in after Kyogo Furuhashi’s departure to Rennes, with no direct replacement signed during the window.
Who’s Out?
- Kyogo Furuhashi (joined Rennes)
- Luis Palma (loaned to Olympiacos)
- Alex Valle (recalled by Barcelona, loaned to Como)
Celtic’s Champions League Knockout Squad: [UEFA]
Goalkeepers:
- Kasper Schmeichel
- Viljami Sinisalo
- Scott Bain
Defenders:
- Alistair Johnston
- Greg Taylor
- Liam Scales
- Auston Trusty
- Maik Nawrocki
- Cameron Carter-Vickers
- Anthony Ralston
- Jeffrey Schlupp
Midfielders:
- Reo Hatate
- Nicolas Kühn
- Yang
- Luke McCowan
- Arne Engels
- Paulo Bernardo
- Callum McGregor
- James Forrest
Forwards:
- Adam Idah
- Jota
- Johnny Kenny
- Daizen Maeda
With the squad now confirmed, attention turns to the crucial first leg against Bayern Munich at a sold-out Celtic Park, where Rodgers will hope his new additions can help Celtic make a statement on the European stage. Daizen Maeda will miss this match through suspension.
