Neil Lennon was already going to be without the services of James Forrest due to injury before a spate of call-offs due to Covid-19 has given him a massive selection headache.
Odsonne Edouard was the first to test positive for the virus while on international duty with the French under-21 side. He was then followed by Israeli duo Nir Bitton and Hatem Abd Elhamed, both of whom also tested positive while with their national team.
Then there was the case of Ryan Christie. The midfielder was forced into self-isolation for 14 days, despite multiple tests coming up negative, due to him being in close proximity to former Celtic team-mate and Scotland international Stuart Armstrong after he tested positive.
Celtic have released statements expressing their frustration and concern with international football in the middle of a global pandemic as these players miss the biggest club game of the season so far for Lennon’s men.
The Parkhead boss has a lot of decisions to make ahead of Saturday’s clash. Here’s who we think he’ll pick out of the players still available to him:
9. LWB - Greg Taylor
Celtic fans, not enamoured with Taylor's play at wing-back, will be desperate for new signing Diego Laxalt to start. However, the Uruguayan is lacking in match sharpness, having last played in July. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
10. FC - Albian Ajeti
If he's fit to play, it seems highly likely Ajeti will start after netting five goals in his first six Premiership games. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
11. FC - Patryk Klimala
It'll be between Klimala and Leigh Griffiths for the final spot up front. Fans would prefer Griffiths, but Klimala's match sharpness may give him the edge. Lennon will also like the idea of Griffiths off the bench. Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group