Wilfried Nancy’s big call on Sebastian Tounekti and Daizen Maeda vs Roma – Celtic predicted XI

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Celtic face Roma on matchday six of the Europa League as Wilfried Nancy looks to keep the play-off hopes alive.

Nancy will make his European managerial debut against the Serie A side who are also on course to qualify from the group if they can get a win at Celtic Park.

Celtic’s defeat to Hearts means that the Hoops boss is under a little bit of pressure tonight with the baying media looking for any excuse to take a dig at the Frenchman.

However, the focus is now on the Europa League, Nancy makes two changes from the starting XI that lost to Hearts, as the Celtic boss stamps his authority with this predicted XI to face Roma at Parkhead.

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Reo Hatate drops out as Wilfried Nancy exerts his Celtic authority vs Roma

The first big call we expect Nancy to make is to drop Reo Hatate to the bench. The Japanese midfielder has had a rollercoaster of a season so far.

Hatate looked well off the pace in a Rodgers system that relied on him to be the creator and pass master but the Japan international just couldn’t find his groove with a lot of inconsistent and anonymous performances.

Under Martin O’Neill, the 28-year-old Celtic midfielder recaptured that form and looked the Hatate of old, but once again against Hearts, he had yet another poor performance.

Sebastian Tounekti finds the Celtic bench vs Roma after poor Hearts performance

Sebastian Tounekti is another who should drop out tonight after another poor display at the weekend puts the spotlight on the £5m Celtic summer signing.

The Tunisian does provide the spark, however, Tounekti’s end product has come under the glare of the vast majority of Celtic supporters.

Tounekti has enjoyed a decent start to his Celtic career but for now, he will have to make do with a place on the bench for tonight’s big game.

So with that in mind, here is 67 Hail Hail’s Celtic predicted XI to face Roma tonight:

Maeda will start on his favoured left wing after his insipid performance in front of goal against Hearts as Johnny Kenny will get his chance to show what he can do against the Italians.

At least the Celtic boss will have plenty to call on from the bench if needed but Nancy must avoid defeat at Parkhead tonight.