Celtic could find themselves facing Sarajevo again next month- if the hoops lose out to Nomme Kalju.
When the first round draw was made UEFA also carried out a parallel draw for the Champions League drop outs entering the Europa League.
One Champions League loser was given a bye into the third round of the Europa League with the Bosnian’s now enjoying two free midweeks before the reappear in the Europa League.
8. And between me typing and tweeting all that, UEFA seem to have set groups for our ELQR3 draw. This seems to be who we could face if we lost to Nomme Kalju – seeded teams in bold.
So Sarajevo is a possibility again, along with Astana.
Should things go pear shaped, of course. pic.twitter.com/2Sm25ijVH3
— Moravcik67 (@Moravcik67_) July 19, 2019
The loser of the Celtic/Nomme Kalju tie will be seeded in the Europa League third round draw with other possible opponents including Partizani (Albania) and Astana.
Of more likely interest in Monday’s draws is the third round of the Champions League where Greek champions PAOK are the highest ranked opponents that Celtic could face.
Neil Lennon can add two players to his Champions League squad provided they are registered by 11pm on Tuesday.
The third round Champions League draw will take place at 11pm CPT on Monday.
1. The draw for QR3 in the CL will take place at 11am on Monday. The teams Celtic can face if we beat Nomme Kalju are attached.
PAOK would be the one to avoid, I think. Valletta/Ferencvaros looks the best bet on paper – although the Hungarians beat Ludogorets home and away. pic.twitter.com/vdQFdthiGa
— Moravcik67 (@Moravcik67_) July 19, 2019