Celtic will turn their attention back towards the Scottish Premiership, following their midweek exploits in Europe, as they gear up to take on St. Johnstone at the Parkhead on Sunday.
Brendan Rodgers’ side defeated Russian outfit Zenit St. Petersburg 1-0 at home in the first leg of their round of 32 UEFA Europa League clash and the manager will be hoping that his side carry the momentum from Thursday night into the weekend encounter against the Saints and come away with all the three points.
Midfielder Nir Bitton has been categorically ruled out for the rest of the season due to a knee problem, Rodgers has confirmed. Patrick Roberts is back in training but is unlikely to be rushed back into action, and the same goes for Anthony Ralston as well.
Stuart Armstrong, Jonny Hayes, Craig Gordon, Dedryck Boyata and Leigh Griffiths are also going to miss out for the reigning champions, while captain Scott Brown is suspended for an accumulation of cards.
With Craig Gordon facing an extended period out on the sidelines, Dorus de Vries will once again be manning the goal for the Hoops.
The Swedish defender will keep his place in the starting XI, on the right-hand side of the back four against the Saints.
The Bosnian centre-half put on a solid display against Zenit in Europe and will be keen on carrying that form into Sunday’s game.
The January signing did not feature in the midweek but could come into the playing XI on Sunday at the expense of Kristoffer Ajer, who could do with a rest.
At left-back, Kieran Tierney is very much a guaranteed starter week in week out for the Hoops. No changes expected here.
With captain Scott Brown suspended for the game, young midfielder Kouassi Eboue should be the anointed midfield enforcer for the Bhoys.
The French midfielder was one of Celtic’s stars on Thursday night and will want to replicate his performance of that day against St. Johnstone.
The Scottish international has been Celtic’s in-form man in domestic competitions and Rodgers will be hoping that he delivers the goods once again on Sunday.
Scored a stunning strike to seal the win over Zenit in the midweek. Should be retained for the game against the Saints.
Did not get any minutes in the midweek but the Englishman will be raring to get back into the thick of things on Sunday and make a strong impression.
The former Fulham man hasn’t been in the best of forms of late but showed signs of encouragement against Zenit. Will be itching to score a goal or two on Sunday.
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