Celtic return to Scottish Premiership action this week as they face a tricky trip to Tannadice to face Dundee United (kick-off: 12pm).
Brendan Rodgers’ team enter the fixture unbeaten domestically and on the back of another trophy win after last weekend’s breath-taking shootout victory over rivals Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup.
As for hosts Dundee United, they return to Tannadice looking to bounce back after last weekend’s 4-3 defeat at Motherwell. A brace from Sam Dalby and a goal from Louis Moult wasn’t enough to secure any point at Fir Park, with Jim Goodwin’s side falling to fifth in the table.
Celtic could be without a trio of players for the game, with Odim Thiago Holm and Alistair Johnston both doubtful for the clash, while James Forrest has been ruled out for six weeks after picking up an injury in last weekend’s win against Rangers. Will Rodgers’ opt to make numerous changes ahead of a packed Christmas schedule? Or will he keep faith with the team that started in last week’s Old Firm?
The Scotsman predict the Celtic starting XI for their Scottish Premiership clash at Tannadice, using live photos from today’s training session.
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9. RW: Nicolas Kuhn
Maybe could have been afforded a rest this weekend, but the news of James Forrest's six-week injury lay-off means the German winger is likely to start against Dundee United. | SNS Group
10. LW: Daizen Maeda
The Japanese international is having an outstanding season for Celtic and is now one of the first names on the team sheet for Brendan Rodgers. | SNS Group
11. CF: Adam Idah
The £9.5million striker has been Celtic's preferred centre-forward in recent weeks domestically, and we expect that to continue at Tannadice, with Kyogo being provided a well-earned rest ahead of the busy schedule. | SNS Group