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How Celtic’s starting XI should look vs Hibernian as Kasper Schmeichel is finally dropped

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67 Hail Hail have opted to drop Kasper Schmeichel from our predicted XI to face Hibernian.

Celtic host the Edinburgh club days after a humbling 4-1 defeat at the hands of Stuttgart.

Schmeichel is finished at the top level and many have called for him to be dropped. Time will tell if Martin O’Neill does the same but in our team, he has been given the chop.

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Celtic players discussing freekick options during Hibs vs Celtic
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Viljami Sinisalo given chance to shine in Celtic predicted XI

Viljami Sinisalo has had to wait patiently for a chance in goal but now the time has come.

He has had no real run in the side since the man ahead of him was out injured for a spell towards the end of last season.

Sinisalo hinted that he may need to leave the Hoops for regular first-team football but he should now be given a chance to prove himself against Hibs.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will also get his first start since signing for Celtic after being ineligible to play midweek.

Celtic predicted XI to face Hibs

Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney all start in the back four despite the disappointing showing on Thursday.

Callum McGregor and Benjamin Nygren will partner Oxlade-Chamberlain, who replaces Paulo Bernardo.

Callum has named his team to face Hibs

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The predicted XI for Celtic's Scottish Premiership fixture vs Hibernian
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Sebastian Tounekti and Daizen Maeda swap roles so that Maeda starts on his preferred left-hand side and the Tunisian out on the right.

Tomas Cvancara starts in the number nine role once again to complete the lineup.