Celtic will aim to get back to winning ways as they welcome Motherwell to Celtic Park in the Scottish Premiership on Boxing Day (Kick-off at 3pm).
The Scottish champions failed to score for the first time this season in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday after being held to a 0-0 draw by Dundee United, however, they still hold a commanding nine point lead over second placed Rangers heading into the hectic festive schedule.
As for the visitors Motherwell, a battling 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock on Friday saw them rise to fourth place in the table ahead of the game in Glasgow, despite being reduced to ten men late in the game. They are now on a three game unbeaten run.
Both sides are nursing several injuries ahead of the game though, with Celtic sweating over the fitness of several key first teamers. Motherwell are suffering from a number of injuries, but have been boosted by the availability of Dan Casey after their appeal against his controversial red card in Friday’s clash with Kilmarnock was successful.
Ahead of the clash at Celtic Park, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
5. Auston Trusty - Celtic - DOUBT
The American missed the visit to Tannadice at the weekend due to illness. With a few days rest, there's hope he will be fit enough to return against Motherwell. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - DOUBT
Missed out due to illness like his American teammate Trusty, but will hope to return against Motherwell. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Ross Callachan - Motherwell - OUT
A hamstring injury has restricted him to just one league appearance this year. The game against Celtic will come to early for him. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Nicolas Kuhn - Celtic - DOUBT
Brendan Rodgers revealed a "twinge in his knee" had caused him to miss the goalless draw at Dundee United. He'll be a doubt for the game on Boxing Day, but he isn't a confirmed absentee after the Celtic boss said he'll should be okay to return provided he has "a couple of days rest". | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group