AFTER a shock defeat to Dundee at the weekend, can Celtic bounce back at Parkhead under the lights?
Brendan Rodgers will certainly hope so… but will he have the keys to a Honda Civic or Ferrari on the night?
The Hoops boss made the bizarre comments after the 2-0 loss at Dens Park to unfancied Dundee.
His team is now five points behind Hearts in the Premiership table but the Europa League can offer some respite – particularly given the top two face off this weekend coming.
Here’s all you need to know ahead of this big European clash as the Austrian Bundesliga champions (and current table-toppers) come to Glasgow.
What time does Celtic vs Sturm Graz kick off?
- Celtic vs Sturm Graz takes place on Thursday, October 23
- Kick-off is at 8pm
- The match will be held at Celtic Park in Glasgow
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What TV channel is Celtic vs Sturm Graz on and can I live stream it?
- Celtic vs Sturm Graz will be shown live on TNT Sports 2 and Discovery+
- Coverage officially starts at 7.45pm, 15 minutes before kick-off
- Subscribers can download the Discovery+ app to live stream the game
Who is the referee and VAR?
Juan Martínez Munuera is the match referee, and will be assisted by Diego Barbero Sevilla and Raul Cabanero Martinez.
Javier Alberola Rojas will be the fourth official.
Carlos del Cerro Grande is the VAR duty with César Soto Grado as his assistant.
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Team news
Rodgers is hoping to soon be able to name Alistair Johnston in his starting XI once again as the right-back moves closer to full fitness.
He is unlikely to return in time for Thursday as it stands but the Hoops boss will be able he can once again call on Daizen Maeda who missed the Dundee match due to a hamstring problem of his own.
Paulo Bernardo also missed that one through illness but he hasn’t played much under Rodgers this term.
The Austrian side currently have Oliver Christensen and Belmin Beganović out through injury.
Latest odds*
CELTIC 4/9
Draw 10/3
Sturm Graz 5/1
*Odds courtesy of PaddyPower and correct as of 6.30pm on Tuesday, October 21
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