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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.
9. RB: Gerald Taylor - Hearts
The Costa Rican full-back should return to the starting XI after missing the defeat to Dundee United. | SNS Group
10. LB: Greg Taylor - Celtic
Mr. Consistent, the Scotland international will continue at left-back for Brendan Rodgers. | SNS Group
11. LWB: James Penrice - Hearts
Has been one of few positives at Gorgie so far this season following his move from Livingston. He started at left-back last week, but we think he will revert to wing-back in Glasgow's east end. | SNS Group
12. CM: Callum McGregor - Celtic
The Hoops skipper has been in phenomenal form and will be the man Celtic will rely on in midfield tomorrow afternoon. | SNS Group