Celtic manager Martin O’Neill discharged, status unclear

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering at home following a minor medical procedure earlier this week, the club confirmed. His availability for the team’s Scottish Premiership match away to Kilmarnock on Sunday, August 9, remains uncertain as his recovery is assessed day-to-day.

The 74-year-old Northern Irishman underwent the procedure on Wednesday, August 5, as announced by the club in a statement intended to address speculation about his health. Assistant manager Shaun Maloney provided an update on Friday, August 7, stating he visited O’Neill on Thursday evening and found him in good form and feeling significantly better than earlier in the week. O’Neill was released from the hospital on Thursday.

Maloney emphasized there is no fixed timeline for the manager’s return to full duties. He said he would consult with O’Neill later on Friday and again on Saturday, with a final decision on whether O’Neill will be present at Rugby Park for the Kilmarnock match expected to be made closer to kickoff. Maloney, alongside fellow assistant Mark Fotheringham, has been overseeing first-team preparations in the manager’s absence and stated the...