Aodhán Ó Conchobhair 
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1. Could Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-jun return to the squad?
There could be some welcome news on the injury front, with both Alistair Johnston and Yang potentially edging closer to a return.
Johnston has been recovering from another hamstring problem, while Yang has been working his way back after picking up an injury during the Asian Games.
The latest update is more encouraging for Yang, with O’Neill confirming that he has returned to training and is hopeful of being involved against Kilmarnock.
Johnston, however, is expected to remain unavailable until after the international break.
Getting both players back would be a significant boost. Johnston offers experience and quality at right-back, while Yang gives us another natural attacking option.
2. Does Camilo Durán deserve to start after his heroics against Beşiktaş?
It is difficult to argue against Durán starting this weekend.
His two goals against Beşiktaş completely changed the atmosphere at Celtic Park, and he demonstrated exactly what we have been missing at times this season: pace, directness and a willingness to attack defenders.
O’Neill has a decision to make, particularly with Callum Osmand also impressing from the bench.
Could we finally see both players rewarded with starting positions?
3. Can Kasper Høgh finally get back on the scoresheet?
It has been a frustrating few months for Høgh.
His Celtic career started with a hat-trick against Kilmarnock, but he has struggled to reproduce that goalscoring form since.
With Durán and Osmand putting pressure on the starting positions, Høgh needs to start delivering.
Sunday could provide the perfect opportunity to rediscover his confidence against familiar opposition.
4. Will Martin O’Neill finally settle on a consistent starting eleven?
One of the biggest frustrations this season has been the constant changes to our starting eleven.
We have seen players moved into unfamiliar positions, different attacking combinations and a lack of consistency in how we approach matches.
Thursday’s second-half performance showed what this team can produce when the right players are introduced and given the freedom to attack.
O’Neill now needs to build on that rather than go back to square one.
5. Can Celtic take the momentum from Thursday into the league?
The victory against Beşiktaş was important, but we cannot forget the disappointing domestic results against Dundee United and Falkirk.
We dropped two points at home before suffering a 2-0 defeat away to Falkirk. Those performances have left supporters demanding a response.
Kilmarnock have struggled defensively this season, and Celtic should be looking to take advantage.
We need three points, a convincing performance and, ideally, a clean sheet.
There is no point producing a brilliant European comeback if we follow it with another disappointing domestic result.
Celtic need to make Sunday count.
Key Takeaways
- Alistair Johnston and Yang Hyun-jun may return soon, with Yang back in training but Johnston likely unavailable until after the international break.
- Camilo Durán deserves to start following his standout performance against Beşiktaş, but Callum Osmand also impressed recently.
- Kasper Høgh needs to regain his scoring touch, especially with pressure from Durán and Osmand for starting positions.
- Martin O’Neill must establish a consistent starting eleven to maximise the team’s potential and build on recent performances.
- Celtic aims to transfer their European momentum into domestic league success, needing a convincing win against Kilmarnock after previous disappointing results.
