Celtic will look to go second in the Premiership as they head north to face Aberdeen at Pittodrie this Wednesday night (kick-off: 8pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men rescued a draw against fierce rivals Rangers at the weekend, as second-half strikes from Kieran Tierney and Reo Hatate snapped a late point as they drew 2-2 at Ibrox, and will now look to leapfrog their Glasgow neighbours and put pressure on league leaders Hearts by winning their game in hand against Aberdeen.
Eight points behind Hearts, and two behind Rangers, failure to win against the Dons could have grave consequences for the current champions heading into the final nine games of the season.
Their hosts, Aberdeen, are just as desperate for points, having lost four of their last five games. Currently in eighth position and 13 points behind sixth-placed Falkirk, hopes of a top-half finish have virtually evaporated in recent weeks. Still without a permanent manager, interim head coach Peter Leven will take charge of the side once again.
Ahead of the game at Pittodrie, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic - DOUBT
Missed the draw with Rangers due to illness, with Martin O'Neill confirming the veteran goalkeeper was feeling under the weather. Has not been spotted and training, meaning Viljami Sinisalo is likely to continue in between the sticks after being restored to the starting XI for the last two games. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Mats Knoester - Aberdeen - OUT
The defender remains out after suffering a serious head knock in the defeat by Kilmarnock last month. Due back later this month. | SNS Group
3. Arne Engels - Celtic - OUT
Won't be available for the game at Pittodrie, and the Belgian is expected to be out for several more weeks with a thigh problem. | SNS Group
4. Auston Trusty - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The American will sit out the game at Pittodrie with suspension. He was given a three-match ban for a red card in the defeat to Hibs late last month. | SNS Group