Brendan Rodgers has a big midfield decision to make for the match against Hibs today.
Celtic return to the Scottish Premiership after two weeks of Premier Sports Cup and Europa League action against Partick Thistle and Red Star Belgrade respectively.
Thankfully, Alistair Johnston is getting closer and closer to his return from injury, but he’s still a bit away from full recovery yet.
Anthony Ralston will return to the matchday squad today, while Auston Trusty trained for the first time this week after a heel problem.
67 Hail Hail expects two changes to the line-up that started in Belgrade, as we predict the XI vs Hibs below.
Luke McCowan comes in for Hatate vs Hibs
Rodgers told reporters at Lennoxtown on Friday that the only injury doubt for Hibs is midfielder Reo Hatate, who felt a tight hamstring versus Red Star in midweek.
Rodgers has plenty of midfield options so it’s likely he won’t risk Hatate and just let him rest until the next game rolls around against Braga.
Luke McCowan is the most worthy replacement for Hatate having already scored two goals in eight appearances this season. It means Arne Engels will be rooted to the bench.
Celtic predicted XI vs Hibs
Kasper Schmeichel will keep his place in between the sticks, and he’ll have Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales as his centre-backs.
Kieran Tierney will be deployed at left-back, and it is expected Colby Donovan will keep his place at right-back despite the return of Anthony Ralston.
Captain Callum McGregor will anchor the midfield as usual, with Benjamin Nygren and McCowan just ahead.
Dazien Maeda will go back to the left wing because Kelechi Iheanacho will earn his first start for Celtic as the central attacker. Sebastian Tounekti will be the right winger.
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