All 10 Celtic stars on international duty and how to watch their fixtures live

It’s that time in March again when domestic action for Celtic halts for a two-week international break.

Thankfully the Hoops were able to sign off with a comfortable Scottish Premiership victory over relegation battlers St Johnstone at Parkhead.

After going into the half-time break a goal to the good via Kyogo’s strike, Celtic upped the tempo in the second period to secure another vital three points in the title race.

Nicolas Kuhn – who scored the Bhoys’ second goal – had arguably his most impressive game in a Celtic shirt while James Forrest showcased his excellent finishing ability to make the three points safe.

St Johnstone got a goal back as soon as Cameron Carter-Vickers was substituted off but Celtic were in no danger of relinquishing their two-goal advantage thereafter.

The American was due to be called up by his international manager Gregg Berhalter for USA’s CONCACAF Nations League semi-final against Jamaica.

But after a conversation between Brendan Rodgers and the USA gaffer recently, the rock solid centre-back will remain at Lennoxtown to continue working on his fitness.

However, there are 10 players in the Celtic first-team squad who have now joined up with their respective international teammates for this and next week’s fixtures.

So who are they? 67 Hail Hail have provided you with all the information you need including every fixture involving Celtic players and how to watch them live.

Celtic players on international duty

Greg Taylor & Anthony Ralston (Scotland)

Scotland will participate in two friendly matches against the Netherlands and Northern Ireland. Greg Taylor and Anthony Ralston will be hoping to feature in both games.

Manager Steve Clarke will be running the rule over his squad ahead of Euro 2024 in the summer.

Liam Scales & Adam Idah (Republic of Ireland)

Liam Scales and Adam Idah have been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad searching for their fourth and 23rd caps respectively.

The international side led by interim coach John O’Shea will face tough friendly tests against Belgium and Switzerland.

Daizen Maeda (Japan)

Daizen Maeda will be the only Celtic star representing Japan over the next week or so. Kyogo, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi have not been selected by manager Hajime Moriyasu.

The Japan boss has been criticised by former internationalist Marcus Tanaka who would like to have seen Kyogo given a chance in the World Cup qualifying double-header against North Korea.

Matt O’Riley (Denmark)

Celtic’s midfield magician Matt O’Riley earned his debut Denmark cap in November last year against Northern Ireland and will be looking to add to that this month.

Denmark will play Switzerland before a much easier encounter against the Faroe Islands.

Alistair Johnston (Canada)

Canada face a huge Copa America qualifying play-off match against Trinidad & Tobago in what is their only fixture of the March international calendar.

If Alistair Johnston and his teammates win the one-off clash, Canada will book their place at the 2024 Copa America tournament in the summer.

Rocco Vata (Republic of Ireland U21)

Celtic’s 18-year-old winger Rocco Vata will be on international duty this week as the Republic of Ireland U21 side face minnows San Marino in Group A of Euro 2025 qualifying.

Ireland currently sit second behind Italy and a win could put them top of the group depending on how the Italians do against Latvia on the same night.

Paulo Bernardo (Portugal U21)

Paulo Bernardo is nearing the end of his time with Celtic on loan from Benfica and is also coming to the end of his Portugal U21 international career given he is now 22.

But he is able to play in their fixtures against the Faroe Islands and Croatia U21 outfits over the next week in Euro 2025 qualifying.

Odin Thiago Holm (Norway U21)

And lastly, Odin Thiago Holm. The Norwegian will be hoping to add to his four caps for the U21 side when they face the Netherlands in a friendly and then San Marino in Euro 2025 qualifying.