Celtic will look to continue their 100 per cent start to their season this Sunday as they head to Paisley to take on Stephen Robinson’s St Mirren (kick off 12pm).
The Hoops have been in impeccable form since the return of the Scottish domestic season and head into the clash following back-to-back wins over Hibs and a 4-0 demolition of Kilmarnock. Brendan Rodgers will have a full strength squad to choose from too, after Daizen Maeda returned to first team action last week following a spell out with injury.
However, this Sunday, Rodgers’ main calls will revolve around Matt O’Riley and Kyogo Furuhashi. Danish international midfielder O’Riley has been heavily linked with a move ahead of the transfer deadline, and while Celtic fans will hope it isn’t, Sunday could be the final time he is seen in a Hoops jersey. Does Rodgers continue to start him with his future in doubt?
As for Kyogo, he was rested last week as he wrestles with a troublesome shoulder injury. Shock links to Manchester City appear to have calmed somewhat, but will the Celtic boss be tempted to start with Adam Idah instead in order to manage Kyogo’s fitness?
Here’s how we think the Bhoys starting XI will look for this weekend’s trip to the SMiSA Stadium.
9. RW: Nicolas Kuhn
The German has been outstanding in the club's opening three games and finds himself on quite the scoring streak. He takes the right-wing berth in a front three against St. Mirren. | SNS Group
10. LW: Daizen Maeda
Played centrally last week, but will revert back to his regular position of left-wing after his goal scoring exploits against Hibs. His two goals last week edges him ahead of James Forrest in the starting line up this weekend. | SNS Group
11. CF: Kyogo Furuhashi
He was rested for last week's Premier Sports Cup win over Hibs after struggling with a shoulder problem, but he is likely to be reinstated to the starting XI for this weekend's clash in Paisley. Linked to Manchester City during the week. | SNS Group