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:
9. Callum Slattery - Motherwell - OUT
The midfielder continues to miss out for Stuart Kettlewell's team owing to a knee injury. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Zach Robinson - Motherwell - OUT
The English forward is out of the game at Celtic Park with an Achilles injury. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Jack Vale - Motherwell - OUT
The on-loan Blackburn Rovers forward has played just twice this season due to a calf injury, and continues to be absent. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - DOUBT
Has been struggling with a hip flexor injury over the last few weeks and may miss out on the game against Motherwell, with Anthony Ralston able to deputise once again. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group