Celtic aim to reclaim first place in the Scottish Premiership as they host league leaders Hearts at Parkhead this Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
Scheduled to be the new head coach, Wilfried Nancy’s first game in charge of Celtic, the reigning champions, will enter the game on the back of five consecutive league wins and level on points with Hearts following their impressive run of form under interim boss Martin O’Neill, who signed off with a 1-0 victory over Dundee on Wednesday.
Despite leading the hosts on goal difference, visitors Hearts arrive in Glasgow in a poor run of form, with Bruce Anderson’s last-minute equaliser in their 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock on Wednesday condemning them to four league games without a win. Seven points clear of their title rivals just a short while ago, Derek McInnes will be hoping his side can muster a victory against the Celts to reignite their title hopes.
Both managers have numerous decisions to make over their starting XI, with plenty of intrigue expected around how Celtic’s new boss will line up for the top of the table battle.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
Had surgery on an Achilles injury last month and could miss the remainder of the season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Calem Nieuwenhof - Hearts - OUT
The midfielder is out of this weekend's game against Celtic, but is hoping to return at some point this month following a persistent hamstring problem. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Kieran Tierney - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Has came on for Marcelo Saracchi during Celtic's last two games, but will be pushing for a return to the starting XI in Wilfried Nancy's first game in charge at Parkhead. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
4. Ageu - Hearts - OUT
The Brazilian is out for a number of weeks with a hamstring injury, and won't be available until January. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group