Celtic vs AC Milan. UEFA Europa League Group H.
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Ryan Christie is back in the Celtic squad following his period of quarantine; Follow with our dedicated live blog across Sky Sports' digital platforms, plus analysis and reaction after full-time
Thursday 22 October 2020 20:47, UK
Team news and stats ahead of Celtic vs AC Milan in their opening Europa League group-stage game on Thursday; Kick-off 8pm.
Ryan Christie is back in the Celtic squad following his period of quarantine but striker Odsonne Edouard will not be featuring.
The Frenchman has had a cardiac screening and blood tests but still has a final set of tests to pass. The striker could be back this weekend for the game with Aberdeen.
Nir Bitton and Hatem Elhamed are still unavailable due to coronavirus issues with James Forrest and Christopher Jullien still injured. but Diego Laxalt is available to play against his parent club.
AC Milan have won their opening four Serie A games but will be without their playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu after he left Tuesday's training on crutches after a suspected sprained ankle to be evaluated with new tests.
Celtic open their group campaign in eye-catching fashion, playing host to seven-time European Cup winners AC Milan.
Sixth in Serie A last year, the Rossoneri have not featured in the Champions League since 2013-14 and were not in European competition at all last term, serving a one-year ban for breaching UEFA's financial fair play rules.
The clubs have faced each other 10 times, with Milan recording six wins to Celtic's one, and the most recent meetings were during the group stage of the 2013-14 Champions League, with the Italians triumphing in both games.
The 39-year-old Zlatan Ibrahimovic has scored five goals in three games so far this season.
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