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With the international break over, the domestic season returns at Celtic Park as Brendan Rodgers’ Hoops outfit host struggling Hearts in the east end of Glasgow.
It has been a contrasting start to the campaign for both sides heading into the clash, with Celtic yet to concede a goal, let alone drop a point. Hearts on the other hand are yet to taste victory after losing three of their opening four games of the new league season.
Celtic have been handed a double injury boost, with Canada boss Jesse Marsch allaying fears that Alistair Johnston may miss the game after coming off the pitch with a knock during international duty, while Cameron Carter-Vickers is also expected be fit for the game, despite being seen wearing a moon boot following the 3-0 win over Rangers a fortnight ago.
In the away dugout, Steven Naismith is without Calem Nieuwenhof, while Kenneth Vargas is also a doubt for the game with a ‘minor foot injury’. Beni Baningime could return to the starting XI for the first time this season though after overcoming a troublesome calf injury.
So how will both sides line up at Celtic Park tomorrow? The Scotsman predicts Celtic and Hearts’ starting XI, with changes expected on both sides.
1. GK: Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic
The Danish goalkeeper is yet to concede a goal in the league and will start in between the sticks barring any last minute knocks. | SNS Group
2. GK: Craig Gordon - Hearts
Appears to have won the battle to be the number one in Gorgie, so the ex-Scotland international will start as he returns to face his former club on Saturday. | SNS Group
3. RB: Alistair Johnston - Celtic
Was taken off on international duty for Canada with a tight hamstring, but is expected to be fit enough to start the game. | SNS Group
4. CB: Frankie Kent - Hearts
The English defender will start in the centre of defence at Celtic Park. | SNS Group