Omrani and Traore both doubts for Cluj – Why this would be a huge boost for Celtic
Oliver Birch 
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CFR Cluj are sweating over the fitnesses of key duo Billel Omrani and Lacina Traore ahead of Thursday’s Europa League tie with Celtic, and the absence of the pair would clearly be a boost for the Hoops.
According to 67 Hail Hail, Cluj assistant manager Alim Minteuan revealed to TelekomSport that the duo have both picked up respective knocks last weekend.
For the moment they have some bruises. We will see tomorrow what is really going on with them. But for now it’s bruises. We only know so much.
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The potential absence of Omrani and Traore would no doubt be a huge boost for Celtic on Thursday.
The former scored Cluj’s winning goal against Lazio in the opening Europa League group stage game, when the Romanian outfit stunned the competition by beating the Serie A side.
Omrani also netted twice for Cluj in the shock Champions League victory over Celtic earlier this season, and the forward is in fine fettle in front of goal with 10 goals in 17 appearances in all competitions so far.
Traore meanwhile has pedigree given his experiences playing for the likes of AS Monaco and Anzhi Makhachkala, and although he has played just three times in all competitions this season, his presence would still be a threat for Celtic.
