Celtic will hope to return to winning ways when they welcome unbeaten Motherwell to Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
Brendan Rodgers’ side have drawn blanks in their last two games, with the frontline misfiring in both the 0-0 league draw with Hibs last weekend, and the 2-0 defeat to Braga in the Europa League on Thursday night. With disappointing results combined with supporters’ discontent at the club’s summer transfer business, the Hoops boss will have full focus on getting a valuable three points.
Their visitors will travel to Parkhead in full confidence, though, after an encouraging start under new head coach Jens Berthel Askou. Last weekend’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen made it six games unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership - though, with five draws previously, the Danish boss will hope to turn those impressive early performances into more wins.
Both sides have their injury worries ahead of the game, and Rodgers has much to consider when it comes to his starting line-up. Does Marcelo Saracchi return to the team after last week’s impressive performance against Hibs? Where does Daizen Maeda play? And will he revert to a back three, like he did in the second-half against Braga during midweek?
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Tom Sparrow - Motherwell - DOUBT
The former Stoke City midfielder is making a recovery from a minor issue, and is progressing positively, as per Motherwell's head coach. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Zach Robinson - Motherwell - OUT
The striker continues to be sidelined with an Achilles tendon problem. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Sam Nicholson - Motherwell - OUT
The ex-Hearts winger has not played a minute this season due to a knee injury. Will be getting closer to a return, with his ongoing rehabilitation continuing, but the Celtic clash will come too soon. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Arne Engels - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Started last week's draw with Hibs, and came off the bench in the midweek defeat to Braga. The Belgian will be hoping for a start against Motherwell, and will be considered for a return to the team by Brendan Rodgers. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images