Celtic's Duran Available for Europa League After Visa Trip

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed striker Camilo Duran will be available for the club's Europa League match against Ferencváros on Thursday, September 17, despite the player missing a training session earlier in the week. The Colombian forward's absence from the session at Lennoxtown on Wednesday, September 16, initially sparked concerns about his fitness for the upcoming fixtures. O'Neill clarified that Duran's absence was due to an administrative matter, not an injury. The manager explained that the player traveled to London for a visa appointment related to a potential call-up to the Colombia national team. "He had to go down to London about a visa. I think he's been picked up by the Colombia national side, so the only time he could do it was this morning," O'Neill stated. The confirmation of Duran's availability for the European tie is a significant boost for Celtic. The 24-year-old, who joined the club in the summer from Qarabag, has made a strong start to his career in Glasgow, scoring six goals in his first ten appearances. His work rate and pressing from the front have also been key components of the team's play.