Brendan Rodgers goes all in as Celtic boss looks to avenge Easter Road defeat, predicted XI vs Hibs

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Brendan Rodgers’ quest for his third domestic as the Celtic manager with a Scottish Cup quarter-final against Hibs at Parkhead.

The last time both clubs faced each other Celtic lost at Easter Road in only their second defeat of the Scottish Premiership season.

VAR denied Celtic a perfectly good equaliser in a match where Brendan Rodgers almost clawed a point from being behind 2-0 in a first-half at Easter Road that frustrated the Hoops support.

However, today at Celtic Park, Rodgers has the chance to put that wrong right by knocking the Edinburgh club out of the competition and ensuring his treble-bid remains on course.

So, with that in mind, here is 67 Hail Hail’s predicted Celtic XI to face Hibs in the Scottish Cup.

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Jeffrey Schlupp starts and Adam Idah is benched as Celtic look to beat Hibs in the Scottish Cup

Brendan Rodgers must look to start his strongest squad amid his latest Celtic injury update this week.

With Paulo Bernardo and Liam Scales both out, the Hoops boss still has plenty of talent to choose from in his Celtic first-team squad.

So here is how 67 Hail Hail reckons Rodgers will start the big Scottish Cup clash against Hibs.

• Goalkeeper: Kasper Schmeichel
• Defenders: Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusy, Jeffrey Schlupp
• Midfield: Callum McGregor (c), Arne Engels, Reo Hatate
• Forwards: Jota, Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn

Jeffrey Schlupp starts ahead of Greg Taylor as the big Ghanaian enjoys a good start to his early Celtic career, especially after netting his first goal against St Mirren last weekend.

Adam Idah starts on the bench after continuing his goalless run against The Buddies last weel but will offer the Celtic boss a strong option off the bench.

Celtic’s record vs Hibs in the Scottish Cup since 1980

Celtic have a very good record against Hibs in the Scottish Cup. Having faced the Edinburgh side eight times wince 1980, the Hoops have won five, drawn 2 and lost just once.

• 12.04.1980 – Celtic 5 v 0 Hibernian
• 08.03.1986 – Hibernian 4 v 3 Celtic
• 07.04.1995 – Hibernian 0 v 0 Celtic
• 11.04.1995 – Hibernian 1 v 3 Celtic
• 17.02.1997- Hibernian 1 v 1 Celtic
• 26.05.2001 – Celtic 3 v 0 Hibernian [Final]

• 26.05.2013 – Hibernian 0 v 3 Celtic [Final]
• 02.03.2019 – Hibernian 0 v 2 Celtic

Celtic fans will be hoping that great run continues today with a comprehensive win against David Gray’s side.