Manager Ange Postecoglou has named his Celtic team vs Ross County in the Scottish Premiership this afternoon.
The full match squad is as follows:
Starting XI – Hart, Juranovic, Starfelt, Carter-Vickers, Taylor, McGregor, Hatate, Rogic, Maeda, Giakoumakis, Jota.
Substitutes – Bain, Bitton, Abada, Turnbull, McCarthy, Johnston, Ideguchi, O’Riley, Ralston.
Ross County arrive at Celtic Park in their best form of the season hoping to upset the odds and leave for the Highlands with a big result.
Celtic though, as we know, have their own motivations and in the midst of a 30-game unbeaten streak domestically have plenty of reason to feel confident about going six points clear at the top of the table.
Postecoglou has made two changes from the Scottish Cup clash against Dundee United, bringing Tom Rogic and Jota in for Matt O’Riley and James Forrest.
There’s good news on the bench too with David Turnbull returning from a three-month absence.
Broadcast details
Today’s match is on the Pass To Paradise streaming service for season ticket holders who can’t physically make today’s game.
Celtic TV will, as always, provide live coverage for subscribers outside of the UK & Ireland.
There is also a StreamDigital pay-per-view service for viewers in Scotland and Ireland. It’s priced at £12.99 and you can find more details here.
BBC Radio Scotland are carrying live audio commentary across their platforms.
Instant verdict on Celtic team vs Ross County
There are no major quibbles with the Celtic team today. I perhaps would have preferred O’Riley to play as I thought he was impressive against United, but Rogic and Reo Hatate carries plenty of threat too.
It’s great to see Jota immediately return to the eleven after missing out on Monday with a knock. With Daizen Maeda on the opposite side, there are dual threats that County will have to contend with.
I reckon it’s the right call to start Giorgos Giakoumakis through the middle too. He provides that necessary focal point when teams defend deep against us. Hopefully, his physical presence unlocks that bit of space in the box needed to find the goals today.
No excuses Celtic!
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