Martin O’Neill faces two big decisions in the Celtic XI against Dundee United this weekend.
The Hoops are loving life away from home at the moment and are still hot on the heels of Hearts in the title race.
With Callum McGregor winning his race to be fit for the game and the impact from Tomas Cvancara off the bench, the Hoops manager has a decision to make on who starts and who drops to the bench.
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Martin O’Neill faces Callum McGregor and Tomas Cvancara conundrum
Despite being the Celtic captain, the Bhoys have fared pretty well without McGregor in the middle of the park.
Reo Hatate has been more than dependable in that role and formed a solid base alongside Luke McCowan and Benjamin Nygren.
McGregor’s injury is one that is commonly caused by overuse and having some extra time to recover before the international break wouldn’t be the worst idea.
Cvancara meanwhile has come off the bench in the last two games and scored from the penalty spot. He will suit going up against a physical defensive backline.
It would allow Daizen Maeda to move back out to the left wing and Sebastian Tounekti to be utilised in his better role as an impact sub.
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Viljami Sinisalo starts in goal and will have Julian Araujo, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney start.
Auston Trusty returns from his three-match ban and will come back in to partner Scales, which may be slightly harsh on Benjamin Arthur following his impressive performances.
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Into the midfield and McGregor is not risked, meaning that McCowan, Hatate and Nygren are the trio in the middle.
Hyunjun Yang scored a brace against Motherwell last weekend and has to start, with Cvancara leading in the number nine role and Maeda on the left wing.
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