[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-celtic-s-maeda-injury-update-o-neill-on-title-fear-factor":61,"news-related-celtic-s-maeda-injury-update-o-neill-on-title-fear-factor-en":93,"news-related-match-celtic-s-maeda-injury-update-o-neill-on-title-fear-factor-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39,"hostCities":40},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-37,-20,"finished_recent",false,[41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54,55,56,57,58,59,60],"Atlanta","Boston","Dallas","East Rutherford","Guadalajara","Houston","Kansas City","Los Angeles","Mexico City","Miami","Monterrey","New-York","New York New Jersey","Philadelphia","San-Francisco","San Francisco Bay Area","Seattle","Toronto","Vancouver","Zapopan",{"article":62},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":63,"category":64,"excerpt":65,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":66,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":70,"slug":71,"sourceName":72,"sourceURL":73,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":76,"teamNames":84,"title":92},"Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has provided a crucial update on the fitness of key forward Daizen Maeda, while also revealing the psychological edge driving his team's title challenge. Speaking to the media, O'Neill detailed the current status of the Japanese international, whose availability is a significant factor in the club's push for the Premiership crown.\n\nMaeda, known for his relentless energy and pressing ability, has been an integral part of Celtic's attacking setup. Any absence due to injury would be felt keenly, making O'Neill's update a point of major interest for supporters and pundits alike. The manager's comments suggest the club is managing the situation carefully as the season enters its decisive phase.\n\nBeyond the specific injury news, O'Neill offered a fascinating insight into the mentality within the Celtic dressing room. He insisted that the prospect of potentially losing the league title is not a source of anxiety, but rather a powerful motivator for his players. This \"fear factor,\" as described by the manager, is being used as a positive force to maintain focus and intensity in every match.\n\nThis approach highlights a mature and experienced managerial perspective. Instead of shielding his squad from pressure, O'Neill is channeling the high stakes of the title race into fuel for performance. The message is clear: the awareness of what could be lost is sharpening the team's determination to secure what they are fighting for.\n\nThe combination of managing a key player's injury and harnessing the psychological pressure of a tight title race underscores the multifaceted challenges facing Celtic's management team. O'Neill's ability to address both the physical and mental aspects of the game will be critical as the Hoops aim to secure another Premiership championship.\n\nFans will be eagerly awaiting further news on Maeda's condition, hoping for a swift return to full fitness. Meanwhile, the manager's philosophy of using fear as a motivational tool provides a compelling narrative for the remainder of the campaign, suggesting a squad that is mentally prepared for the challenges ahead.\n\nBased on reporting from Football | Mail Online.","news","Celtic manager Martin O'Neill provides an injury update on Daizen Maeda and explains how the fear of losing the Premiership title is motivating his squad.","328316505181655041","326135634953506816","Premiership","0","2026-05-08T21:33:48Z","celtic-s-maeda-injury-update-o-neill-on-title-fear-factor","Daily Mail","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.dailymail.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticle-15802009\u002FFEAR-FACTOR-Martin-ONeill-insists-Celtic-stars-spurred-prospect-losing-Premiership-title-manager-provides-Daizen-Maeda-injury-update.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490","326257567011442688","Celtic",[74,77,78,79,80,81,82,83],"326222707169431552","326257546392244224","326257613643714560","326257623760375808","326257636301344768","326257766752587776","326257810239131648",[75,85,86,87,88,89,90,91],"Anderlecht","Nottingham Forest","Hassania Agadir","FC Anyang","Arema FC","Fortaleza EC","Notts County","Celtic's Maeda Injury Update: O'Neill on Title Fear Factor",[94,118,139,166],{"awayTeamId":95,"awayTeamName":96,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":97,"homeTeamId":98,"homeTeamName":99,"id":100,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":101,"matchName":102,"publishedAt":103,"slug":104,"sourceName":105,"sourceURL":106,"teamId":98,"teamName":99,"teamIds":107,"teamNames":112,"title":117},"326257659982385152","Kilmarnock","Craig McLeish appointed St Mirren head coach on a 3-year deal after guiding club to Premiership safety via playoffs, with Stuart Taylor as assistant.","326257660011745280","ST Mirren","338045265229385729","327052562714857472","ST Mirren vs Kilmarnock","2026-06-04T17:50:09Z","mcleish-gets-3-year-st-mirren-contract-after-playoff-escape","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fcjrpejq5d5po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[98,95,108,109,74,77,110,111,78],"326255038185869312","326257804983668736","326255038584328192","326257565635710976",[99,96,113,114,75,85,115,116,86],"Aberdeen","Partick","Legia Warszawa","Getafe","McLeish Gets 3-Year St Mirren Contract After Playoff Escape",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":119,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":120,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":121,"slug":122,"sourceName":105,"sourceURL":123,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":124,"teamNames":131,"title":138},"Callum Osmand's title-winning cameo for Celtic caps a rise from Jersey's youth ranks to Premiership glory, inspiring the island's next football generation.","337890518706950145","2026-06-04T05:22:29Z","how-celtic-s-callum-osmand-is-uplifting-jersey-s-young-stars","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fnews\u002Farticles\u002Fcn0p44d1y7do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[74,125,126,127,128,77,129,130],"326257837204312064","326257546325135360","326257567044997120","326257545830207488","326222713142120448","326255039762927616",[75,132,133,134,135,85,136,137],"Jersey Bulls","Brentford","Rangers","Fulham","Canada","Sheriff Tiraspol","How Celtic's Callum Osmand is Uplifting Jersey's Young Stars",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":140,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":141,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":142,"slug":143,"sourceName":105,"sourceURL":144,"teamId":74,"teamName":75,"teamIds":145,"teamNames":155,"title":165},"Celtic weigh O'Neill's trophy double against Keane's European exploits as the board seeks a permanent manager. A swift summer decision looms amid a rebuild.","337369473931546625","2026-06-02T21:04:29Z","celtic-manager-search-what-o-neill-vs-keane-decision-means","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc1w2vxrqjz1o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[74,78,146,147,148,149,150,151,152,153,154],"326257549311479808","326257660192100352","326257567338598400","326257660145963008","326257545918287872","326257546094448640","326222712143876096","326257536179113984","326257664185077760",[75,86,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163,164],"Maccabi Tel Aviv","Dunfermline","Ludogorets","Motherwell","Liverpool","Tottenham","Portugal","Toulouse","Wales","Celtic Manager Search: What O'Neill vs Keane Decision Means",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":64,"excerpt":167,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":168,"leagueId":67,"leagueName":68,"matchId":69,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":169,"slug":170,"sourceName":171,"sourceURL":172,"teamId":173,"teamName":174,"teamIds":175,"teamNames":184,"title":193},"Ellie Kildunne, World Player of the Year, will leave Harlequins after 2025\u002F26, with 52 tries in 60 matches but no Premiership title. Her next club unknown.","337316690272456705","2026-06-02T18:02:00Z","ellie-kildunne-to-leave-harlequins-end-of-2025-26-season","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Frugby-union\u002Fnews\u002F12040\u002F13550203\u002Fellie-kildunne-england-star-to-depart-harlequins-at-end-of-season-with-new-club-yet-to-be-confirmed","326222711682502656","England",[173,176,177,178,179,180,181,182,183],"326222712622026752","326222713104371712","326257571990081536","326257808754348032","326222711976103936","326222712110321664","326257545754710016","326257807714160640",[174,185,186,187,188,189,190,191,192],"South Africa","New Zealand","Montpellier","Northampton","Australia","Argentina","Newcastle","Leicester","Ellie Kildunne to Leave Harlequins: End of 2025\u002F26 Season"]