Celtic will look to respond to a difficult week in Europe as they welcome Falkirk in the Scottish Premiership at Parkhead this Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men enter the game wounded after their 5-1 (5-4 aggregate) defeat away to LASK on Tuesday night saw their Champions League qualification hopes go up in flames. Unbeaten domestically, Celtic will hope to get the defeat out of their system fast.
Their visitors, Falkirk, are still looking for their first league win, and first goal, after losing to St Mirren on opening day and drawing 0-0 with Motherwell a fortnight ago. However, head coach John McGlynn has several injury concerns ahead of the game as he looks to get his new-look team firing.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Jota - Celtic - OUT
Back in training after over a year out with injury, but this weekend's game comes too soon in his recovery. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
2. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
The Canadian right back is out for several weeks after suffering yet another hamstring injury. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Tom Lang - Falkirk - OUT
Another ankle injury victim, Lang won't be fit in time to return for the visit to Celtic Park. | SNS Group
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Suspended for both legs of the Champions League playoff against LASK, the ex-Arsenal man is back in contention for the visit of Falkirk. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group