O'Neill: Celtic must focus on winning Europa League games after poor start

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill said his side must focus on what they can do next as they prepare for their fourth UEFA Europa League match without a win, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of facing Beşiktaş, according to Fotomac.

O'Neill said results in the opening games were disappointing and that Celtic have not yet produced the performance they wanted, but he believes a strongest XI can win matches and reach the next round. He noted some players had not featured since Sunday's game but said he has alternatives available.

He also addressed the team's difficult spell, saying he tells his players to keep their confidence as high as possible and that everyone waiting for a shirt deserves playing time. O'Neill referenced Celtic's past Champions League participation as a benchmark and said his players are frustrated at not being involved in that competition.

Player Liam Scales said the squad is fighting to turn around a poor season and understands the fans' disappointment, adding that losing 10 players must be taken into account. He said two home wins in four days would be ideal as Celtic seek a run of victories.