Celtic head coach Wilfried Nancy will look to avoid a fifth successive defeat when he welcomes an improving Aberdeen side to Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
The 48-year-old boss is facing calls for his dismissal just two weeks into his Celtic tenure after becoming the first manager to lose all four of his opening games as Hoops head coach. A win against Aberdeen feels almost non-negotiable.
It’ll be no easy task, though, with their visitors heading into the game on the back of some impressive league form. After a shambolic start to the campaign for Jimmy Thelin’s side, the Dons beat Kilmarnock 2-1 at Pittodrie last weekend to make it four wins from their last five league games. Their strong recent form has catapulted them back into the top six of the table.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Michel-Ange Balikwisha - Celtic - INTERNATIONAL DUTY
Heading to the African Cup of Nations after being called up by DR Congo. Could be missing for up to a month, dependant on their progression in the tournament. | PA Photo: PA
6. Emmanuel Gyamfi - Aberdeen - AVAILABLE
Was expected to miss the Conference League clash with Sparta Prague on Thursday, but came off the bench in Czechia, meaning he is available for the visit to Glasgow. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Callum Osmand - Celtic - OUT
The young Wales international scored third goal in the 3-1 semi-final win over Rangers, but was struck down with a bad hamstring injury in the days after the game. The injury required surgery, and is likely until be out until March. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Sebastian Tounekti - Celtic - INTERNATIONAL DUTY
Anticipated to be absent for the next month after being called up to the Tunisian squad for the African Cup of Nations. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images