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...
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.
6. DM - Scott Brown
The skipper retains his place in the starting XI. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
7. MC - Callum McGregor
The midfielder makes his 52nd appearance for club and country this season. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. MC - Ryan Christie
The Scottish international is back in a more comfortable midfield role after playing up front in the defeat to Ross County. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group