Celtic will aim to maintain their commanding lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership this weekend as the make the trip up north to Dingwall to Ross County on Saturday (kick off: 12:30pm).
Brendan Rodgers’ side have responded well to their first defeat of the season against Rangers last week, defeating St Mirren 3-0 at the weekend, before easing past Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United 2-0 at Celtic Park on Wednesday thanks to goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate.
As for Ross County, Don Cowie had saw his drag themselves out of the relegation spots after winning three of their last four games. Back-to-back away wins at Aberdeen and Kilmarnock this past week has resulted in the Staggies going joint eighth in the table, and 10 points of clear of basement club St Johnstone.
The Staggies boss has been struck down with injuries in the last few months, but is hopeful two of his first team stars can make their return this Saturday, while Celtic have no fresh injury concerns to reports following their midweek win over Dundee United. However, up to seven players could be missing the game due to injury.
Ahead of the clash at Dingwall, The Scotsman brings you all the early team news:
5. Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic - DOUBT
The German pulled up before kick-off in the midweek game against Dundee United with a thigh issue. Following the game, Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers said it was not a serious issue but that "we need to see what that looks like" ahead of this weekend's game at Dingwall. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Odin Thiago Holm. - Celtic - OUT
A groin injury continues to keep the midfielder sidelined. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Ross Laidlaw - Ross County - OUT
Ross County's first choice goalkeeper has been missing for a number of weeks with a knee injury, and will continue to be ruled out for the this Saturday's game against Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Will Nightingale - Ross County - DOUBT
Has been missing with a groin problem but is edging closer to a return to the first team. Is back in full training and could make his return against Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group