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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.
5. CB: Liam Scales - Celtic
The Irish centre-back has returned from international duty injury free, so will continue in defence after his impressive start to the campaign. | SNS Group
6. CB: Stephen Kingsley - Hearts
While he missed the home defeat to Dundee United, we think Kingsley will come back into the side on the left-hand side of a back three. | SNS Group
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7. CB: Auston Trusty - Celtic
With Cameron Carter-Vickers a slight doubt, we are tipping his fellow countryman to be handed his Celtic debut on Saturday afternoon. | SNS Group
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The Australian defender has been away on international duty and will be hoping to return to the starting XI. We are tipping him to be named as one of three centre-backs at Celtic Park. | CB: Kye Rowles - Hearts