Manager Ange Postecoglou has named his Celtic team vs Hibs in the Scottish Premiership today, per the official club website.
The full match squad is as follows:
Starting XI – Hart, Taylor, Starfelt, Carter-Vickers, Juranovic, Rogic, McGregor, Hatate, Abada, Maeda, Jota.
Substitutes – Bain, Bitton, Welsh, Ralston, McCarthy, O’Riley, Forrest, Ideguchi, Dembele.
Celtic have the chance to open up a six-point gap at the top of the table this afternoon before Rangers play at home to Motherwell later today.
After the low of a European exit on Thursday night, we need to see a reaction from the players and a big performance to secure the win.
Postecoglou has returned to his strongest eleven after heavy rotation, bringing big hitters such as Jota, Callum McGregor and Cameron Carter-Vickers back into the starting team.
There’s a bit of pressure on this one but also no excuses. After a fine 3-1 result at Easter Road last time, we know this team can get the job done.
Broadcast details
Today’s 12pm kick-off is live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Celtic TV will also be providing live coverage for subscribers outside the UK & Ireland.
The match is not on the club’s Pass To Paradise service.
If you’re unable to watch, BBC Radio Scotland are providing live audio commentary across their platforms.
In Australia beIN Sports 3 are carrying the match while supporters in the USA can watch on the CBS Sports Network. A full list of global channels can be found via LiveSoccerTV.
Instant verdict on Celtic team vs Hibs
The big worry today is that Giorgos Giakoumakis is completely absent from the matchday squad. He’s not in the eleven or on the bench. That suggests an illness or injury.
Obviously, we hope it is not anything that will keep him out long-term.
The rest of the team is not much of a surprise as a result, with Daizen Maeda his obvious replacement.
It’s a strong XI that should have the capability of defeating an injury-ravaged Hibs side, even on their own patch.
With Jota and Liel Abada also in the side, that attack looks like it has plenty of pace and threat. Hopefully we can start aggressively and pin Hibs back.
In other news, We’re beginning to get a sense of what Celtic season ticket renewals look like this year.
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