FC Liefering Overview

Benfica head coach Marco Silva and midfielder Georgiy Sudakov have urged focus ahead of hosting Celtic in the UEFA Europa League. Despite Benfica's blistering domestic form, Silva warned his side that the Scottish champions remain a dangerous European proposition.

Former Celtic defender Alan Stubbs has explained to GOAL why Premier League transfer talk has faded away for Hoops and USMNT centre-half Cameron Carter-Vickers. The Tottenham academy graduate was being heavily linked with a return to England at one stage, but plenty of difficult recruitment questions are now being asked at Parkhead.

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has officially confirmed his decision to stay at the club after a brief period of reflection during the international break. The experienced boss had considered his future following three consecutive defeats, but he is now fully prepared to lead the team forward and resume their ongoing battle for the Scottish league title.

Mika Baur has admitted his astonishment at receiving a maiden Germany call-up just months after joining Celtic. The 22-year-old midfielder is now in line for a potential international debut under Jurgen Klopp as Die Mannschaft prepare for a high-stakes Nations League meeting with Serbia.