Just when Celtic were starting to rediscover some form, beating Beşiktaş in dramatic fashion and then Kilmarnock, the dreaded international break strikes.
Seven members of Martin O'Neill's squad will be in senior international action all over the world this week, so find out who and when they will be representing their countries.
Colombia: Camilo Durán
- Fixtures: 13 and 17 November vs Chile.
As reward for his excellent start to life at Celtic, scoring 13 goals for the Hoops already, Camilo Durán made his senior international debut for Colombia last month, featuring in friendlies against Paraguay and then Peru.
This week, los Cafeteros face Chile twice, in Cali and Santiago, with Durán expected to feature as Néstor Lorenzo continues to experiment.
Scotland: Kieran Tierney
- Fixtures: 13 November vs North Macedonia and 16 November vs Switzerland.
Kieran Tierney missed the previous international break, so is set to appear under Sébastien Pocognoli for the first time, as Scotland seek to salvage their flailing Nations League campaign.
United States: Auston Trusty
- Fixtures: 14 and 17 November vs Haiti.
Following the passing of his father, Auston Trusty has not featured for Celtic since the defeat to Benfica on 15 October. He has though been included in the United States' squad for a two-legged CONCACAF Nations League tie against Haiti. Trusty has recently established himself as a first-choice starter for the U.S. albeit perhaps not for long, with Mauricio Pochettino strongly linked with the Manchester United job.
Sweden: Benjamin Nygren
- Fixtures: 14 November vs Bosnia & Herzegovina and 17 November vs Poland.
Benjamin Nygren's Celtic performances are often criticised, but Sweden manager Graham Potter is clearly a big fan of his talent, so expect the midfield to play a prominent role for the Blågult, who are on the verge of promotion to Nations League A.
Egypt: Haissem Hassan
- Fixtures: 13 and 17 November vs Malawi.
Haissem Hassan started both of Egypt's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers in September, set for something similar as the Pharaohs face Malawi home and away during this break.
Republic of Ireland: Liam Scales
- Fixture: 14 November vs Austria and 17 November vs Kosovo.
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Liam Scales started three of Republic of Ireland's four fixtures during the previous international break, including being deployed as a left-wing-back by Heimir Hallgrímsson against Kosovo. So, expect Scales to start both if the Boys in Green's matches.
Finland: Viljami Sinisalo
- Fixtures: 12 November vs Albania and 15 November vs San Marino.
Lastly, will Viljami Sinisalo be in action for Finland, having been usurped as Celtic's number one by Sam Johnstone? Lukáš Hradecký is the captain and one of Finland's greatest-ever players, boasting over 100 caps, so will be the man to start the crucial clash to Albania.
Sinisalo, meantime, was handed his eighth cap against San Mairno in September, and could don the gloves against the minnows in Helsinki.
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