Celtic will look to shrug off their European disappointment and return to winning ways as they welcome Hibs to Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership this Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
Martin O’Neill suffered only his second defeat as Celtic manager this season on Thursday, as his side were dismantled by Stuttgart in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs, with the Bundesliga outfit running out comfortable 4-1 winners in Glasgow. Unbeaten in their last six league games, though, the 73-year-old will expect a response when Hibs visit this weekend.
As for their visitors, David Gray’s side responded well to their Edinburgh derby defeat earlier in the month, as goals from Owen Eldin and Ante Suto handed them a 2-0 win over St Mirren at Easter Road last weekend. Chasing a top-four spot, they are currently five points behind Motherwell and will hope to keep the pressure on Jen Berthel Askou’s men.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Celtic - AVAILABLE
The England international returns to the squad after being forced to sit out the game with Stuttgart due to ineligiblity. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Chris Cadden - Hibs - OUT
Has made major progress in his recovery this week according to head coach David Gray, but the weekend clash with Celtic comes slightly to soon for him to be involved. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
3. Joel Mvuka - Celtic - AVAILABLE
The deadline day signing returns to the squad after missing the Europa League defeat to Stuttgart due to ineligiblity. | SNS Group
4. Joe Newell - Hibs - DOUBT
The Hibs skipper could make his return to the squad at Parkhead after returning to training in midweek. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group