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Shaun Maloney takes Celtic training in Martin O'Neill absence ahead of Kilmarnock clash Assistant holds fort two days ahead of next league match Celtic assistant coach Shaun Maloney oversaw training on Friday ahead of the club’s Premiership clash at Kilmarnock on Sunday. Maloney was taking charge in absence of manager Martin O’Neill, who is recovering from a small medical procedure that took place earlier in the week. It remains to be seen whether O’Neill will be in the dugout to take charge of Celtic when they head to Rugby Park on Sunday for their second league match of the season. In-demand Celtic duo Alistair Johnston and Arne Engels trained despite heavy speculation surrounding their future. Johnston has been linked with Everton, while West Ham have had two bids rejected by West Ham. Celtic are also looking to bring in players and put in a bid, believed to be in the region of £9 million, for Oviedo winger Hassiem Hassan. They are also interested in Frosinone wide man Fares Ghedjemis and Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur. Celtic play LASK in the Champions League play-off at the end of this month and want to reinforce their options ahead of that tie. The league champions started the defence of their crown with a 1-0 win over Dundee on Monday night, with O’Neill present Comments Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.