Celtic will look to pick up their first Europa League win of the campaign as they welcome Braga to Parkhead on Thursday (kick-off: 5.45pm).
Last week’s 1-1 draw against Crvena zvezda in the opening game of the competition helped the champions get off to a positive start last week, but after a frustration 0-0 draw with Hibs in the Scottish Premiership at the weekend, Brendan Rodgers’ side will have their attention firmly focused on ensured they get back to winning ways against their Portuguese counterparts.
As for the visitors, Braga, head coach Carlos Vicens enters the game under pressure after failing to win any of his side’s last five league games. The 42-year-old boss called his players’ desire into question after the weekend defeat to Nacional, but has insisted he will not walk away from the job, despite frustrated fans waving white handkerchiefs in protest at his management on Sunday.
Celtic boss has plenty to mull over ahead of the game, too. Does Colby Donovan return to the starting XI after being rested on Saturday? Who starts up front? Has Arne Engels done enough to keep his place in the starting XI, or will Benjamin Nygren return to the team?
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Jónatas Noro - Braga - OUT
The Portuguese youth international is expected to miss the game against Celtic with an Achilles problem. | Getty Images for DFB
6. Reo Hatate - Celtic - AVAILABLE
Missed the weekend draw with Hibs due to a hamstring problem, but returns to the squad for the visit of Braga. | TSPL Photo: TSPL
7. Colby Donovan - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The young Scot impressed on his European debut for Celtic in the 1-1 draw against Crvena zvezda last week, but was left on the bench vs Hibs at the weekend. Brendan Rodgers must make the tough decision on whether to reintroduce him to the starting XI on Thursday. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Jahmai Simpson-Pusey - Celtic - INELIGIBLE
Still yet to play following his loan arrival from Manchester City in the summer, and won't feature against Braga after being left out of Celtic's Europa League squad. | SNS Group