Europa League 2025-2026: Celtic-Roma, the likely lineups

Roma is preparing for a crucial evening in the Europa League: on Thursday night at Celtic Park in Glasgow, the Giallorossi will face Celtic in a match that comes at a delicate time of the season. After two narrow defeats in the league against Napoli and Cagliari, Gian Piero Gasperini’s team is called for a reaction that goes beyond the result, restoring confidence and compactness to the group.

On the eve of the match, the coach ruled out athletic problems: “Roma is not physically tired, the parameters say so. But in the last two games we have been less effective”. Gasperini spoke of possible “nervous fatigue” stressing the need to regain offensive incisiveness. With 15 goals in 14 league games and 7 goals in 5 Europa League matches, the Giallorossi have not excelled in goal: “A collective step forward is needed, not only from individuals” he added.

Celtic is relying on the warmth of its stadium, one of the hottest in Europe, and with 7 points in the first five days is aiming to consolidate its position in the playoff zone. Roma, on the other hand, with 9 points, needs to win to avoid complicating their path to the knockout stage. A challenge that will be a technical and character test, with the goal of reviving European ambitions.

Probable lineups

Roma (3-4-2-1): Svilar; Mancini, N’Dicka, Hermoso; Celik, Pisilli, Cristante, Wesley; Soulè, Pellegrini; Dybala. All. Gasperini.

Celtic (3-4-3): Schmeichel; Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate, Tounekti; Nygren, Maeda, Yang. All. Nancy.