Celtic will aim to continue their perfect start to the new season as they visit Dundee United in the Premier Sports Cup second round at Tannadice on Saturday (kick-off: 5.45pm).
Martin O’Neill’s men have got off to an excellent start in the league, beating Dundee on opening day before thumping Kilmarnock 5-1 last weekend, with record signing Kasper Hogh bagging a first-half hat-trick at Rugby Park. New signings Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan will both be aiming to make their debuts in the second-round clash, having joined the club earlier this week.
As for their hosts, Dundee United, they will be hoping to respond to last week’s 4-0 thrashing against Hearts at Tynecastle. Having picked up an impressive points against Rangers on opening day, Jim Goodwin’s side were not at the races in the capital and will be looking to respond against the champions.
Ahead of the game at Tannadice, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. Haissem Hassan - Celtic - DEBUT?
Made a £9million move from Real Oviedo earlier this week after a summer-long pursuit, and could make his debut at Tannadice. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Johnny Kenny - Celtic - DOUBT
The Republic of Ireland international is back in training after picking up a knee injury on loan to Bolton Wanderers at the tail end of last season, but this weekend may come too soon for him. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Dario Naamo - Dundee United - OUT
Expected to be out until the end of the month with a groin injury, he won't be fit to face Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
8. Mika Baur - Celtic - DEBUT?
The German Under-21 international joined the club from Paderborn on Thursday, and could be in line to make his debut in the Premier Sports Cup. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group