What Celtic players are away on international duty and who do they face?

With Celtic’s pursuit of a domestic treble on hold during the international break, several key players have departed to represent their respective countries.

Brendan Rodgers’ side remains in control of the Scottish Premiership title race, leading Rangers by 13 points, and they have already defeated their Glasgow rivals to lift the Scottish League Cup back in December.

Celtic are also two games away from retaining Scottish Cup silverware before the season reaches a conclusion.

But, for now, attention turns to the international stage, where a host of Hoops stars will be in action.

Here's a complete list of Celtic players who have received national team call-ups and their upcoming opponents...

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Denmark: Veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel has linked up with his national team. The Dane is expected to be between the posts as they go head to-head with Portugal in a UEFA Nations League Section A quarter-final.

(Image: Bradley Collyer - PA) Finland: Young shot-stopper Viljami Sinisalo has also been called up even though his game time has been limited at Celtic. Finland begins their World Cup qualifying campaign away at Malta before hosting Lithuania three days later.

Scotland: Anthony Ralston continues his involvement with Steve Clarke’s squad despite being very much on the periphery at club level. Scotland are tasked with a UEFA Nations League Section A relegation play-off against Greece. 

(Image: Craig Williamson - SNS Group) Canada: Alistair Johnston remains a key figure for his national team and will hope to be among  the starting XI as they take on Mexico in a Concacaf Nations League semi-final. Victory could see the defender compete against the USA in the final.

United States: Both Cameron Carter-Vickers and Auston Trusty have been included in Mauricio Pochettino’s squad for their Concacaf Nations League semi-final against Panama.

South Korea: Winger Yang Hyun-jun, who has been a much improved asset to Celtic over recent months, has been selected. South Korea are in World Cup qualifying action versus Oman and Jordan.

(Image: PA) Japan: Midfield dynamo Reo Hatate and forward Daizen Maeda will be in contention to represent Japan  against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia - though Maeda is currently being assessed for an injury.

The Japanese FA said: “Daizen Maeda did not train with the main group after suffering from a bruised leg and undertook his own individual programme. He will be assessed before the game.”

Republic of Ireland: Adam Idah continues his international involvement despite a recent goal drought, and he will be hoping to add to his tally in Ireland's UEFA Nations League double-header with Bulgaria.

(Image: PA) Honduras: Luis Palma, who was shipped out on-loan to Olympiacos during the winter transfer window,  has joined up with his national team for fixtures against Bermuda. 

Sweden: Defender Gustaf Lagerbielke has received his first call-up since 2023 amid strong form with loan club FC Twente. The centre-back could add to his two senior caps during friendlies against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.

Australia: Winger Marco Tilio is part of the Socceroos squad as they prepare to take on Indonesia and China PR in World Cup qualifiers.

With several stars away, Rodgers and his backroom staff will be keeping a close eye on proceedings, hoping all return unscathed as Celtic prepare for the crucial run-in. 

The likes of Callum McGregor, Greg Taylor, Arne Engels, Luke McCowan, Jota, and Nicolas Kuhn will be able to recharge their batteries throughout this period.