Camilo Durán absent from Celtic's training before the visit to Benfica

Camilo Durán did not take part in Celtic's last training session, as the team prepares for the visit to Benfica in the second round of the Europa League. Coach Martin O’Neill no longer counted on the forward in the preparation for the trip to Portugal, according to the Scottish press.

Reason for the absence

The Glasgow Times source indicates that the absence may be linked to the visa‑obtaining process for the trip. Durán, a Colombian international, has not yet regularized the necessary documentation to enter Portugal.

Impact on the squad

In addition to Durán, the forward who has already scored seven goals and provided three assists in 13 games, Jota and Cameron Carter‑Vickets joined the list of absentees this Wednesday. The newspaper also mentions the name Carter, abbreviation of Carter‑Vickets, among the missing.

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Durán arrived at Celtic after spells with Portimonense and Lusitânia, and has been one of the team's stand‑outs early in the season. His absence leaves an offensive gap that the Scottish manager will have to compensate for.

Martin O’Neill did not count on the player in the last training session before the trip to Portugal, reinforcing the need for tactical adjustments before the clash.

Celtic remains focused on the match in Lisbon, despite the uncertainties surrounding Durán's registration and the other absentees, while Benfica awaits the Scottish side at its stadium.