Celtic can secure automatic qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League this week as head south to face Aston Villa at Villa Park on Wednesday (kick-off: 8pm).
While Brendan Rodgers’ side have already secured a last 16 playoff spot, the Scottish champions could go one better by sealing a top eight finish in the League Phase of the competition should they manage to defeat Aston Villa, and other results go in their favour.
They’ll enter the game fresh too, after Saturday’s league game with Dundee was postponed due to Celtic Park being damaged by Storm Eowyn last week, meaning the Hoops have now had a full week to prepare for the clash. The same won’t apply to their hosts Villa though, who were forced to settle for 1-1 draw with West Ham United in the English Premier League on Sunday, despite taking an early lead through Jacob Ramsey.
Ahead of the match at Villa Park, The Scotsman brings you all the latest team news:
5. Tyrone Mings - Aston Villa - DOUBT
Only just recently back from an ACL injury, he left the field in tears after picking up a knock in the weekend's 1-1 draw with West Ham United. Following the game, Thankfully, head coach Unai Emery's confirmed the injury to the England international doesn't look too serious, and said they'll follow up with further scans. He is now a huge doubt for Wednesday's game with Celtic, though. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. John McGinn -Aston Villa - AVAILABLE
The Scotland hero has been missing recently with another hamstring injury, but returned to first team action from the bench against West Ham United on Sunday. He's available for the Champions League clash with Celtic. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the USA internationalist picked up a niggle in the win over Young Boys last week and is out of the game at Villa Park. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Daizen Maeda - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The Japanese forward will not be available for the visit to the Midlands after being sent off in last week's 1-0 win over Young Boys. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group