Celtic will look to go one step closer to silverware this weekend as they make the short journey to Partick Thistle in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals at Firhill (kick-off: 3.30pm).
Last weekend’s late 2-1 win at Kilmarnock helped Brendan Rodgers’ side return to the summit of the Scottish Premiership table, but their focus will return to the cup this weekend as the Hoops look to make the final four of a competition they have won a total of seven times in the last decade.
Partick Thistle will head into the game hoping they can cause an upset after last week’s 2-1 win over Airdrieonians moved them into third position in the Scottish Championship and sealed their third consecutive win.
Both managers have their fair share of injury concerns prior to the clash, with up to nine players potentially missing the game in Maryhill.
Ahead of the game at the Wyre Stadium, The Scotsman has all the early team news:
5. Oisin Smyth - Partick Thistle - CUP-TIED
Cup-tied after playing for St Mirren in the group stage of the competition. | SNS Group
6. Anthony Ralston - Celtic - DOUBT
Missed the clash against Kilmarnock with a knock, and faces a battle win back his place after the performance of Colby Donovan. He remains doubt for this weekend's Premier Sports Cup tie, though. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Josh Clarke - Partick Thistle - INELIGIBLE
The on loan goalkeeper is unable to play against his parent cup at Firhill. | SNS Group
8. Kelechi Iheanacho - Celtic - FIRST START?
After scoring the winner on his debut against Kilmarnock last week, the Nigerian is in line for his first start in a Celtic jersey. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group