Celtic fan favourite left out of Europa League squad

Neil Lennon has named the Celtic squad for the Europa League knockout phase, with one star left out in what might be the final nail in the coffin for him at Parkhead.

Celtic have been absolutely spectacular in the Europa League this season. When they were knocked out of the Champions League qualification phase by CFR Cluj, nobody could have foreseen the incredible run that they would go on in Europe since then.

Drawn in a tough group with Lazio, Rennes and CFR Cluj (who had been knocked out from the Champions League qualification phase themselves in the last round). Especially impressive are their wins against Lazio both home and away, as the Italian side are currently challenging for the Serie A title along with the likes of Juventus and Inter Milan.

In fact, Neil Lennon’s side went undefeated through the group stage before naming a second-string side in the final game against CFR Cluj after qualification to the knockout phase had already been secured.

Now the club will take on FC Copenhagen in the last 32 of the competition and have named their squad for the knockout phase. The list was published by UEFA, with one notable absentee:

Fraser Forster

Craig Gordon

Scott Bain

Ryan Mullen

Christopher Jullien

Kristoffer Ajer

Jozo Simunovic

Greg Taylor

Boli Bolingoli

Hatem Abd Elhamed

Moritz Bauer

Jeremie Frimpong

Danie Church

Kerr McInroy

Stephen Welsh

Nir Bitton

Scott Brown

Ismaila Soro

Tom Rogic

Olivier Ntcham

Callum McGregor

James Forrest

Barry Coffey

Scott Robertson

Paul Kennedy

Ewan Henderson

Ryan Christie

Mohamed Elyounoussi

Mikey Johnston

Karamoko Dembele

Jonny Hayes

Calvin Miller

Kieran McGrath

Odsonne Edouard

Leigh Griffiths

Vakoun Issouf Bayo

Patryk Klimala

This is a huge blow for Marian Shved. The talented winger sealed a move to Parkhead earlier in the summer after scoring 23 times for Ukrainian side Karpaty Lviv over two seasons.

It has not gone to plan since then for the 22-year-old, who has already made his senior debut for the Ukraine national team. He has made just 2 appearances since joining the Hoops after failing to adjust the Scottish football. And this omission might be the final nail in the coffin of his Celtic career.