Martin O'Neill provides availability update on Celtic star

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Celtic's Camilo Duran will feature against Ferencvaros despite missing training.

The Colombian striker's absence on Wednesday raised concerns ahead of the Europa League clash.

However, manager Martin O'Neill confirmed Duran's availability, clarifying it was due to an administrative matter, not a fitness issue. O'Neill said: "Yeah, he's going to be available for the match, yeah. He had to go down to London about a visa.

"I think he's been picked up for the Colombian national side, so the only time he could do it, to have it in time, was this morning."

Duran's expected involvement despite missing the final training session is a significant boost for Celtic.

His absence from training raised injury concerns, but O'Neill's comments affirm the striker's readiness to face the Hungarian team.

The match is set for Thursday night, with a kick-off time of 8.00pm at Celtic Park.

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