Celtic return to Celtic Park this afternoon to face Livingston, with Brendan Rodgers’ side aiming to maintain their strong domestic form. The Hoops are coming off a 0-0 draw against FC Kairat in midweek, a result that keeps their European play-off tie finely balanced ahead of next week’s second leg in Kazakhstan.
With that decisive fixture looming and injuries to Adam Idah, Alistair Johnston and Auston Trusty limiting his options, Rodgers has reshuffled his team for today’s Premiership clash.
Key points from today’s lineup:
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Defence: Hayato Inamura and Dane Murray both start.
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Midfield: Luke McCowan, Arne Engels and Paulo Bernardo form the central trio.
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Attack: Benjamin Nygren and Yang operate on the flanks, while Shin Yamada leads the line.
Celtic remain unbeaten domestically this season, and Rodgers will be hoping his rotated side can extend that run while keeping players fresh for the crucial European test ahead. Livingston, meanwhile, will look to disrupt the rhythm of the champions and test a Hoops team that has seen several changes from its usual setup.