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:
5. Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic - AVAILABLE
The Nigerian was pictured in training despite not being included in the matchday squad at Ibrox at the weekend, and is available for selection if Martin O'Neill opts to include him in the matchday squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Tom McIntyre - Aberdeen - DOUBT
The new signing was forced off injured in the 0-0 draw at Dundee United last week, and subsequently missed the defeat to Hearts at the weekend. Has a hamstring issue and is a big doubt for the game against Celtic this Wednesday. | SNS Group
7. Nicky Devlin - Aberdeen - DOUBT
Aberdeen interim head coach Peter Levin said the full-back was "sore" after being taken off against Hearts at the weekend, adding that he "doesn't know yet if it is anything serious." A major doubt for the visit of Celtic. | SNS Group
8. Per Kristian Bratvreit - Aberdeen - OUT
The Norweigian missed the weekend defeat at Hearts with injury, with interim head coach Peter Levin confirmed he "hopes he won't be out too long." Dimitar Mitov (pictured) will deputise again vs Celtic. | SNS Group