Brendan Rodgers’ Celtic begin the defence of their Scottish Premiership title at home to Kilmarnock later this afternoon as their new 24/25 campaign gets underway.
The Hoops were unbeaten in pre-season after impressive victories over English Premier League giants Manchester City and Chelsea following wins over Queen’s Park and DC United and will hope to take their summer form into the league.
With Alistair Johnston and Cameron Carter-Vickers only recently returning to action following their exploits in the Copa America, there are doubts over their inclusion this Sunday, while Kasper Schmeichel looks set to make his league debut for the club after moving to Celtic Park on a free transfer.
The Scotsman predict how the Hoops will line up against Kilmarnock in their season opener.
9. RW: Nicolas Kuhn
The German winger has been in wonderful form during the summer, but missed the 4-1 win over Chelsea with a sore back. The Hoops expect him to be fit for the season opener though, and his pre-season form will see him get the nod over James Forrest. | SNS Group
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10. LW: Daizen Maeda
Suffered a knock against Chelsea last week and was taken off in the 4-1 win. However, Bhoys head coach Rodgers' claimed it was largely precautionary - so the Japanese winger should be fit to start this Sunday. | SNS Group
11. CF: Kyogo Furuhashi
He is pretty much Celtic's only senior forward at present, so is guaranteed to start the season opener. | SNS Group