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Celtic return to Champions League action this Wednesday as they make the journey to Italy to face Atalanta.
Currently sat in 20th place in the League Path of the competition, the visitors will want to respond to their 7-1 mauling against Borussia Dortmund last time they were in European action, while their Italian hosts are in search of back-to-back wins after winning their last game 3-0 against Shakhtar Donetsk.
Brendan Rodgers has been without the defensive duo of Cameron Carter-Vickers and Greg Taylor for a number of weeks, and confirmed that neither will be available for the clash in Bergamo.
Centre-back Carter-Vickers trained at Celtic Park on Tuesday morning, but did not make the journey to Italy. Manager Brendan Rodgers said: “He hasn’t travelled. Greg Taylor hasn’t travelled as well. Greg should join the group on Friday. Cam, we will see when we get back.”
But how will Celtic line-up for the game on Wednesday night? This is how The Scotsman think the Celtic starting XI will look against Atalanta on Wednesday.
5. LB: Alex Valle
With Greg Taylor confirmed to be out of the game, the Spaniard will continue to deputise at left-back. | SNS Group
7. CM: Reo Hatate
Has performing a slightly more advanced role this season, and will look to add to his tally of three goals in Bergamo. | SNS Group
8. CM: Arne Engels
Has started virtually every game since his arrival, so it is expected that Brendan Rodgers will keep faith with the young Belgian in Italy. | SNS Group