Celtic will turn their attentions back to the Scottish Premiership title race as they welcome Falkirk to Parkhead on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
Having sealed a Europa League playoff spot with a 4-2 win over FC Utrecht on Thursday night, manager Martin O’Neill will look to close the gap on both Hearts and Rangers, who sit above them in first and second place respectively, heading into the weekend.
Their visitors, Falkirk, will be no pushovers, though, having won six of their last seven games in all competitions. Last week’s impressive 4-1 win over Hibs puts John McGlynn’s side five points clear of Aberdeen and well on course for a top six finish.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
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9. Auston Trusty - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The former Sheffield United defender is suspended for the game against Falkirk following an unsuccessful appeal against his red card vs Hearts last week. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Ross MacIver - Falkirk - OUT
Another player reported to be a close to a return. However, he misses this week's clash against Celtic at Parkhead. | SNS Group
11. Reo Hatate - Celtic - AVAILABLE
The Japanese midfielder returns to the squad after missing the win over FC Utrecht due to his red card against Bologna the previous week. | SNS Group
12. Callum Osmand - Celtic - OUT
The Welsh striker was forced to undergo surgery on a hamstring injury at the back end of last year, and isn't expected to return until March. | SNS Group