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:
9. Callum Osmand - Celtic - OUT
Out for a number of months after tearing his hamstring in the Europa League defeat to FC Midtjylland last month just days after scoring his first goal for the club against Rangers in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
10. Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic - DOUBT
Closing in on a return to fitness after a hamstring injury, but remains a major doubt for the crucial clash with Hearts. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Claudio Braga - Hearts - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Started on the bench in the midweek draw with Kilmarnock, but will surely be considered for a return to the starting XI this weekend. The Portuguese forward has six league goals so far. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Anthony Ralston - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
Replaced Colby Donovan in the second-half of the win over Dundee, and will be knocking at the door hoping for a return to the starting XI this weekend. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group