Neil Lennon has named his Celtic team for today’s 5:30 pm kick-off against Dundee United in the Scottish Premiership, as per the official club website.
The full match squad is as follows:
Starting XI – Barkas, Frimpong, Jullien, Bitton, Taylor, Brown, McGregor, Ntcham, Christie, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
Substitutes – Bain, Ajeti, Klimala, Soro, Ajer, Elhamed, Forrest, Harper, McInroy.
The big news is that James Forrest can only find a place on the bench, with Olivier Ntcham starting his first match of the season so far.
Some supporters have been clamouring to see the Frenchman in action and he’ll finally get the opportunity to impress as the Bhoys return to Tannadice.
Elsewhere Lennon has named a typical strong eleven with big hitters such as Odsonne Edouard and Callum McGregor ready to push the team on.
Nir Bitton retains his place in the team from the Reykjavik match alongside Christopher Jullien.
There’s plenty of quality on the bench too if things aren’t going to plan. Albian Ajeti and Patryk Klimala are ready to make a striking impact.
Remember, the manager will have the opportunity to make five substitutions throughout the 90 minutes.
Broadcast details
Because today’s clash against Dundee United is away from home, the fixture will not be on the club’s ‘Pass To Paradise’ streaming service.
However, it will be on Celtic TV for subscribers outside of the UK and Ireland.
If, like me, you’re a resident of these isles then the match is being broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.
If you don’t have access to watch the match, BBC Radio Scotland are providing live commentary at this link.
Fan reaction
The changes that Lennon has made from the team against Kilmarnock in our last league fixture have largely been welcomed by fans.
There are definitely those excited about seeing Ntcham, as well as Lennon’s decision to bench some recent poor performers.
Can this eleven create the right opportunities to make up ground lost in the top-flight?
These supporters have taken to Twitter to share their thoughts on Lennon’s selection…
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