Celtic will look to take a huge step towards Champions League qualification as they host LASK in the playoff at Parkhead on Wednesday night (kick-off: 7pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men have started the campaign in stunning form, with their 4-0 win over Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup at the weekend their third consecutive win, with 10 goals scored in the process. Attention now turns to European action, as they look to rid the ghosts of last season when they failed to qualify after losing to Kairat Almaty in the playoffs.
As for their visitors, LASK, the Austrian outfit have aspirations of their own, with a positive result in the east end of Glasgow likely to go a long way towards helping them qualify for the tournament for the first time in their history.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
1. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
The Canadian's injury curse has struck again after picking up a knock in the 5-1 win vs Kilmarnock. Johnston will hope he can return sooner rather than later, but he is definitely out of the game vs LASK, and won't be available for the return leg either. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
2. Samuel Adeniran - LASK - DOUBT
Substituted as a precaution against Ried at the weekend, LASK's key striker is a slight worry for the game with Celtic. However, the injury has been downplayed and he should be available to start the game at Parkhead. | Getty Images
3. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - Celtic - SUSPENSION
The former Arsenal midfielder will play no part in the game against LASK due to a suspension he picked up while playing for former club Besiktas. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Sascha Horvath - LASK - DOUBT
The LASK skipper went down injured at the weekend in the win over Ried. While he returned to action originally, he was later replaced at the break, which caused concern amongst the fanbase. However, head coach Didi Kuhbauer confirmed he should, and he is expected to feature against Celtic. | Getty Images