The Celtic Star
·26 Juli 2025
Celtic v Al Ahli: team news, KO time & where to watch

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·26 Juli 2025
Celtic face Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli this evening. The Scottish Champions wrap up their preseason preparations with the third placed playoff game in Como.
Ahead of next weekend’s curtain raiser against St Mirren, Celtic will be looking for a result against the star studded Saudis.
Brendan has named his team and, as expected, he has switched the team from the loss against Ajax.
Vil Sinisalo starts in goals.
CCV and Auston Trusty start in the central pairing. Trusty was MOTM against Newcastle and will be hoping to continue this impressive form with a view to regaining his starting place next weekend. AJ is at right back while Inamura starts at left back. Carter-Vickers captains the side.
Paulo Bernardo starts in the holding role with Arne Engels and Luke McCowan.
In attack, Johnny Kenny starts through the middle with James Forrest and Marco Tilio.
Subs: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Shin, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, Tierney.
The game kicks off at 7:30pm (Celtic Park Time).
The game is not being shown on any TV channels. However, Celtic TV subscribers will be able to watch the action from Italy.