CELTIC'S Europa League opponents flew into Glasgow in disarray last night after two key players were caught up in a visa wrangle.
Striker Kehinde Fatai and midfielder Seidu Yahaya were banned from the Astra charter after problems emerged with their visas.
And today officials of the Romanian club were desperately racing against time to get the pair to Glasgow in time for tomorrow night's clash at Parkhead.
New Astra gaffer Oleg Protasov is refusing to rule the players out of the tie.
He said: "We are hoping that both players will come on Wednesday. "Do I know for sure?
"No, but I hope that it does happen. They are very important players for us and we are already suffering injury problems."
The Romanians are currently bottom of Group D with no points. Protasov, who only replaced former boss Daniel Isaila 12 days ago, said: "We know we need to get a result against Celtic.
"If we don't win the Europa League is finished for us."
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