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Celtic predicted XI vs Kilmarnock as Martin O’Neill faced with injury problems all over

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Martin O’Neill has a whole heap of injury issues to deal with ahead of the final game before the international break.

Celtic face Kilmarnock three days after their disappointing Europa League defeat against FC Midtjylland.

The loss has only increased the appetite for a long-term solution to the manager role to come sooner rather than later after Chris Sutton warned O’Neill that he could damage his legacy.

Despite this, the 73-year-old will be in the dugout on Sunday, but what will his side look like?

Martin O'Neill with his Celtic tracksuit during the Premier Sports Cup semi-final against Rangers
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Martin O’Neill forced to make changes to Celtic line up

Following a quick turnaround, as well as poor performances, it is likely we will see changes.

Callum Osmand will be out for some time after being stretchered off due to a hamstring issue, while Arne Engels is also a doubt for the game.

We could also see changes in the full-back department after tough nights for Kieran Tierney and Anthony Ralston.

Daizen Maeda started on the bench on Thursday, but is expected to return to the starting XI.

Celtic predicted XI vs Kilmarnock

Starting in goal will be Kasper Schmeichel, of course.

Due to the changes, Colby Donovan and Marcelo Saracchi will be the two full-back options, either side of Auston Trusty and Liam Scales in the centre-back slots.

Moving into the middle of the park, Reo Hatate will start for the first time under O’Neill, with Callum McGregor and Benjamin Nygren also there.

The Celtic predicted XI for the Scottish Premiership game against Kilmarnock
The Celtic predicted XI for the Scottish Premiership game against Kilmarnock Credit: GRV Media lineup tool/Callum Boyle

Sebastian Tounekti will drop to the bench to allow Maeda to play on his favoured left wing, with Johnny Kenny playing through the middle and James Forrest on the right wing.