Neil Lennon has named his Celtic team to face Sparta Prague tonight in the UEFA Europa League, per the official club website.
The full match squad is as follow:
Starting XI – Bain, Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt, Brown, McGregor, Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi, Edouard.
Substitutes – Barkas, Hazard, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Klimala, Soro, Turnbull, Ntcham, Elhamed, Henderson, Welsh.
If Celtic are to qualify for the next round of the competition then tonight’s class looks like a must-win encounter for Lennon’s Bhoys.
We’ve only managed one point from our opening two fixtures and three points this evening when rivals Lille and AC Milan play each other would be ideal and put us in the hunt.
The manager has named a very strong eleven as a result. In fact, it’s the same lineup as Sunday’s semi-final win against Aberdeen at Hampden.
A front four of Odsonne Edouard, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Tom Rogic and Ryan Christie is again in place to do damage to the opposition.
That’s an exciting thought.
Broadcast Details
Tonight’s match is not on the club’s ‘Pass To Paradise’ streaming service for season ticket holders as Celtic do not own the TV rights for UEFA competition.
If you are outside of the UK & Ireland, Celtic TV will be broadcasting live audio of the fixture.
Those more local to Celtic Park can watch the game on BT Sport 3.
If you can’t tune in there, BBC Radio Scotland will be providing live commentary over the airwaves and online.
Fan reaction
After the weekend’s pleasing performance in the Scottish Cup, fans are understandably pleased to see the same stars in tonight’s lineup.
Players such as Rogic and Edouard are wonderful to watch and tonight’s minutes will only help their match fitness.
Elyounoussi, who was exceptional against Lille last week, is also poised to play a big role.
These supporters have taken to Twitter tonight to share their thoughts on it all…
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