Predicted Celtic XI vs Rangers as Reo Hatate, James Forrest and Anthony Ralston start

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One of the biggest Glasgow derby games in recent times awaits Celtic.

Back in August, Celtic and Rangers recorded a goalless draw in one of the most drab games in recent history, with Brendan Rodgers and Russell Martin in the dugout.

Given the crazy nature of the campaign, it’s going to end with Martin O’Neill hoping to keep up Celtic’s hopes of winning the Premiership title with the end in sight, all while piling more misery on Danny Rohl.

All eyes will be on who starts at Parkhead, with 67 Hail Hail predicting what changes could be made, with Anthony Ralston, Reo Hatate, and James Forrest all coming into the XI from Celtic’s win over Hibernian last time out.

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Alistair Johnston, Benjamin Nygren and Sebastian Tounekti to make way in Celtic XI v Rangers

Given that Alistair Johnston has only returned to action, and he started the win over Hibernian last time out, it wouldn’t be a surprise if he is back on the bench against Rangers.

Celtic rushed him back from injury last time out, and it proved to be costly, so there is no need to risk him here, and there is a more than capable option on the bench in Ralston.

Ralston has been brilliant in recent weeks, and hopefully, he can maintain that if he does indeed start.

The other change that should be made is bringing Hatate back into the XI. The Japan star has found himself in an interesting situation of late.

O’Neill has kept him on the bench for the last three matches, but his last big performance was against Rangers, so it would be a smart but brave move to bring him back for Nygren.

The other change should come out wide. Once again, Tounekti failed to impress as a starter at Easter Road, so some shuffling needs to be done again.

James Forrest started against Falkirk for the opening post-split fixture, and now it’s time to bring him back, as not many in this Celtic team understand and can deal with the pressure of this fixture more than him.