That feel-good factor has returned to Celtic just at the right time, but the pressure only increases as the next post-split fixture is around the corner.
Celtic face an interesting test against a Hibernian side that was recently beaten by their bitter rivals Hearts, who have a three-point lead at the top of the Premiership table.
Of course, Martin O’Neill’s side will play 24 hours before Hearts host Rangers, so this clash at Easter Road is even bigger, especially with many wondering how the Hibs supporters inside the stadium will react, knowing that they could give their neighbours a helping hand.
Nonetheless, 67 Hail Hail predicted the XI for the Hibs game, and what changes O’Neill could make for the trip to Edinburgh, including Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain coming into the side.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to come in for Benjamin Nygren for Celtic’s clash at Hibs
O’Neill does have the option to start Alistair Johnston on Sunday, but you sense it’s too early because he only returned from injury against Falkirk.
Plus, Anthony Ralston has been doing a stellar job, so he stays at right-back, as do the rest of the backline.
You have seen O’Neill bring in Benjamin Arthur now and again, but that’s usually when somebody is either suspended or injured.
Nonetheless, the one change 67 Hail Hail thinks the Hoops should make is bringing in Oxlade-Chamberlain for Benjamin Nygren.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has impressed in training, as the latest training footage from Lennoxtown shows.
Plus, you sense away from home, where Celtic need more control, someone like the former Liverpool and Arsenal man is better suited to the cause.
There is also the option of Reo Hatate, which would be fine, but for two games running, he hasn’t even come off the bench, so something is clearly amiss there.
Previously, many have been calling for Kelechi Iheanacho to start, but once again, it’s clear that he is better served coming off the bench.
Plus, when you have someone like Daizen Maeda on top form, then you keep him where he is, because this is the Japan star showcasing his old self just at the right time.
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