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O'Neill discharged from hospital, decision pending on Kilmarnock trip

Celtic manager O'Neill leaves hospital after a minor procedure with no set timeline for his return to the dugout this weekend.

Martin O'Neill has been discharged from hospital on Thursday following a small medical procedure, according to BBC Sport. The Celtic boss, aged 74, will personally decide whether he can be in the dugout for Sunday's trip to Kilmarnock.

Shaun Maloney, the club's assistant manager, stated there is "no timeline" for O'Neill's return. "He was in really good form when we saw him—much better than Monday and Tuesday," Maloney said, noting that it remains "day-to-day" whether the manager can take charge of the match.

Maloney acknowledged it would feel "strange" to lead the team at Rugby Park if O'Neill is unavailable, but he trusts the squad's "brilliant senior players" and respects the manager's decision following recent events. The assistant also ruled out any new signings before Sunday's game, matters that remain between O'Neill and the board.

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