Celtic could go 18 points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership this week as they prepare to visit injury-hit Dundee at Dens Park in the Scottish Premiership (kick off: 8pm).
Brendan Rodgers’ side rallied late against Ross County at the weekend to secure a 4-1 win at Dingwall thanks to a brace from Kyogo Furuhashi and injury time strikes from Arne Engels and Luke McCowan. The win ensured the Hoops went an astonishing 15 points clear at the top of the table, with the title race already looking all but over.
As for the hosts Dundee, they enter the game on the back of a much-needed weekend off, with their last result coming on Thursday in a 1-1 draw with Rangers. Tony Docherty’s side have been besieged by injury in the past month, but could welcome back a key duo on Tuesday as the Dee begin to welcome back some of their injured stars.
Celtic have been provided some positive injury news yesterday, though one player has been linked with a departure from the club this week meaning he is unlikely to be included in the Hoops squad that heads to Dens Park.
Ahead of Tuesday’s game at Dens Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Scott Fraser - Dundee - OUT
Suffered a groin problem in October that continues to keep him ruled out of the squad at Dens Park. Is hopeful of a return sooner rather than later, but the visit of the champions will likely come to soon for the midfielder. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Daizen Maeda - Celtic - DOUBT
The forward missed the weekend win over Ross County, and was expected ruled out of the game at Dens Park in midweek. However, Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers offered some hope the Japanese international could return, saying he will give Maeda "one more day and see how he reacts." | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
11. Joe Shaughnessy - Dundee - OUT
Club captain ruptured his ACL in the spring and has been ruled out all season. There was some good news on Shaughnessy at the weekend though, with head coach Tony Docherty confirming he "was in training with the boys on Wednesday" as he edges closer to a first team return. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. NicNicolas Kuhn - Celtic - AVAILABLE
Was pulled out of the midweek win over Dundee United prior to kick off, and subsequently missed the 4-1 victory over Ross County on Saturday. Brendan Rodgers said the German's injury "wasn't too serious" and has now confirmed he will return to action against Dundee. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images