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Sturm Graz receive boosts ahead of Celtic clash in Europa League

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Sturm Graz are Celtic’s next opponents in the Europa League.

League business comes first for both sides as Celtic take on Dundee at Dens Park on Sunday, while the Austrians play Blau-Weiß Linz.

Then focus will turn to Thursday night which is a massive one for the Hoops given they only have one point from two matches so far.

Celtic earned a decent point away to Red Star Belgrade, but a demoralising 2-0 home defeat to Braga was a big step backwards.

The Hoops could have Alistair Johnston and Daizen Maeda back for the game, but what about Sturm Graz’s injury situation?

Filip Jan Rozga of Sturm Graz runs with the ball during the Admiral Bundesliga match between FC Red Bull Salzburg and SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz at Red Bull Arena
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Sturm Graz welcome three stars back from injury

The Austrian Bundesliga champions have been handed a triple injury boost with less than a week until the Celtic encounter.

Axel Kayombo, Arjan Malic and Filip Rozga were all sidelined for a period and could miss the game against Blau-Weiß Linz, but not the trip to Parkhead.

Sturm Graz manager Jurgen Saumel said: “All three players are back fit now, and that is excellent news for the squad.

“They might not be fully fit enough to play the full match against BW Linz on Sunday, but they will be available for Europe.”