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CELTIC have confirmed their 25-man squad for the Europa League – and seven of the new Bhoys are included. Record signing Kasper Hogh, Camilo Duran, Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan are joined by three of the latest recruits, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, defender Jordan Lotomba and midfielder Oliver Sorensen. Missing out are £3.4million Dutch middle-of-the-park performer Joel van den Berg, who arrived from PSV on Tuesday, and Chelsea teenagers, left-back Landon Emenalo and striker Shim Mheuka, who made his debut as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 win over Aberdeen. Boss Martin O’Neill said: “There are obviously some very tough decisions to be made in putting this squad together for the Europa League. “It’s a difficult list and, for me, the most important thing is our domestic football. RAINING CHAMPIONS…Martin O’Neill watches through the showers as Celtic beat Aberdeen in the Premiership at Parkhead last night. “Of course, we’re disappointed about the Champions League, but the Europa League is still very strong and we want to try and do as well as we possibly can in that.” The Hoops gaffer, speaking to CelticPlayer, added: “However, the players we have signed, we want them to make a mark initially in the domestic scene, which is the most important thing for us at this stage. “Then, we’ve got a chance to perhaps change things in February if we’re still in contention.” Celtic kick off their Europa League campaign with a home game against Hungary’s Ferencvaros on Thursday, September 17. CELTIC’S UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE SQUAD GOALKEEPERS: Viljami Sinisalo, Sam Johnstone, Ross Doohan; DEFENDERS: Alistair Johnston, Colby Donovan, Anthony Ralston, Jordan Lotomba, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Kieran Tierney, Dane Murray; MIDFIELDERS: Callum McGregor, Benjamin Nygren, Oliver Sorensen, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mika Baur, Luke McCowan; FORWARDS: James Forrest, Sebastian Tounekti, Haissem Hassan, Kasper Hogh, Camilo Duran, Callum Osmand, Yang Hyun-jun. WANT TO KNOW A SECRET? Celtic Confidential is the stunning book that brings the exclusive inside stories behind the headlines. Who was the tycoon who would have ruined Celtic? What really happened the night Kenny Dalglish quit the club? The real story behind Mo Johnston’s sensational move to Ibrox. All is revealed in Alex Gordon’s sixteenth Celtic book which is available NOW. Order a copy and get £5 OFF the cover price of £25. Just click SHOP HERE and your book will be on its way. Enjoy the revelations!