John Kennedy makes two changes to Celtic team in his first game as interim manager
The Celtic team to face Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership
It’s the beginning of a new era at Celtic after Neil Lennon walked away from the job he held for the previous two years.
Former No.2 John Kennedy takes the job on the interim basis while the board search for the Northern Irishman’s successor. Kennedy insists he’s not auditioning for the job and is merely looking to inject some life into Celtic’s gruelling season as we enter the final stretch of fixtures.
The reigning Scottish champions were on a seven-game winning streak before they were brought back down to earth again with a thud in last week’s 1-0 loss to Ross County in the Highlands.
They'll be looking to respond with a convincing win over Derek McInnes’ men, who were a little unfortunate not to pick up a point in their last trip to Celtic Park.
The Celtic subs are: Hazard, Duffy, Griffiths, Ajeti, Soro, Elyounoussi, Henderson, Montgomery, Ralston
And the starting XI is...
1. GK - Scott Bain
The goalkeeper starts between the sticks for the ninth consecutive game.
Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
2. DR - Jonjoe Kenny
The Everton loanee has started every game since arriving in January.
Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group
3. DL - Diego Laxalt
The Uruguayan makes his first start since the 0-0 draw with Livingston in mid-January.
Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
4. DC - Stephen Welsh
The youngster keeps his place in the back four at the expense of Shane Duffy.
Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group