Celtic will look to bounce back from their first home league defeat of the season as they welcome Hearts to Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership this Saturday (kick off: 3pm).
Previously unbeaten at Parkhead this season, Brendan Rodgers’ side found themselves on the wrong side of a 3-2 defeat to rivals Rangers before the international break, but need just 11 more points from their final eight games to mathematically confirm themselves as champions for a fourth successive season.
It will be no easy task though, with Celtic potentially missing six first team stars for the game, while Hearts will head to Glasgow in a good run of form, having lost just two of their last 14 games in all competitions.
Ahead of the game at Celtic Park, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
5. Stephen Kingsley - Hearts - OUT
The defender has been out for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury. Back in training, but won't feature at Celtic Park. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic - OUT
Potentially facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines after picking up a shoulder injury on international duty earlier last week. Brendan Rodgers worrying admitted on Friday that he "doesn't know how long he'll be out." Viljami Sinisalo will deputise. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Yutaro Oda - DEPARTED
The Japanese striker has returned to his homeland after completing a permanent transfer to J-League side Shonan Bellmare. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Craig Halkett - Hearts - OUT
The defender is working his way back towards fitness after a hamstring problem he picked up in January. Back in training, but the game comes too early for him as he begins his rehab for Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group