Celtic Football Club will probably be really quite pleased that the door to the January transfer window is now firmly closed. Between the speculation surrounding Moussa Dembele and the rush to sign a goalkeeper following the injury to Craig Gordon, it has been a stressful month for them off the pitch. On the pitch though, February will be their most important month of the season. It is important for their new signings to settle quickly before their all important Europa League clash against Zenit St. Petersburg. Here is how they could line up this weekend.
Dorus De Vries came in against Hearts and had a fine game last time out. Hi could be between the sticks, although Scott Bain may push him for a starting place.
The Belgian got a goal in his last game against Hearts and is a key member of this defensive unit. He will be expected to take up more responsibility.
The big Croatian has started more games in recent weeks and will be hoping to cement his place in the team with a good performance here.
The former Dundee player has been training with his new teammates this week and is an accomplished passer of the ball which is exactly what Brendan Rodgers wants.
The Ivorian Eboue Kouassi performed excellently in a deep position against Hearts so Brendan Rodgers will be keen to see if this experiment continues to work.
In this system, Ntcham is required to be the most disciplined and protective player on the pitch. Hopefully for Celtic fans, he remains ready for the challenge.
A lot has been said recently about how close to the line Scott Brown plays but his job is to be dominant in the midfield area, even if that means committing his fair share of fouls.
Tierney is a young and athletic player who understands the Brendan Rodgers system very well. Will offer an option out wide to continue attacks.
James Forrest is a little more direct than Tierney and can pop up with the odd goal. Very fast, and very skilful, Kilmarnock will have a job in keeping him quiet this weekend.
Celtic’s top goalscorer is in fine form this season, and will not be happy if he does not start this game. Will be looking to add to his goal tally.
The young striker can now settle and focus on his football for the rest of the season, following the rumours of January. Right now he is not as prolific as he was last season but he can still hurt defences.
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