Prior to tonight’s match with Hibs at Celtic Park, the reigning Scottish champions were rocked by the news that due to Christopher Jullien’s positive test for Covid-19, 13 players along with manager Neil Lennon and assistant John Kennedy have been instructed to self-isolate.
Rumours on social media throughout today had goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas as the only member of the team who started Celtic’s last game, the 1-0 defeat to Rangers, to miss out. However, the reality has been a lot tougher on Neil Lennon’s side.
Missing from action tonight are key players like Kristoffer Ajer, Ryan Christie, Odsonne Edouard, Leigh Griffiths and many more.
The Celtic bench for tonight is: Doohan, Taylor, Connell, Coffey, Okoflex, Henderson, Ralston, Hjelde, Karamoko.
And the starting XI is...
5. DL - Diego Laxalt
The Uruguayan keeps his place at left-back. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
6. DM - Ismaila Soro
The previously invisible Ivorian makes an appearance for the 10th consecutive game. Photo: Ross Parker - SNS Group
7. MC - Callum McGregor
The midfielder will go in search of his fifth goal of the season. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
8. MC - David Turnbull
The midfielder has scored four goals in 7 starts for Celtic so far this campaign. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group