Brendan Rodgers Celtic side are set to take on Ibrox side Glasgow Rangers on Sunday.
Andy Walker has told the Glasgow Evening Times that Celtic should not hesitate to start Moussa Dembele against Glasgow Rangers.
Dembele’s form has tailed off very slightly in recent weeks, after he suffered with an injury.
The French striker has not scored in any of his last four appearances, as he seeks to re-find his best.
However, Walker insists that Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers should have faith in Dembele coming good at the weekend.
“You go with the player who has delivered on the big occasion and that has been Dembele,” Walker said. “I thought he was pretty quiet at the 1-1 draw at Parkhead but he’s been outstanding all season.
“I think Brendan Rodgers can trust him on the big occasion. He’s done it in the Champions League, he’s done it in previous games against Rangers. I think the occasion itself will bring a bit of nerves, tension and anxiety around the 90 minutes, and I think he can handle that.
“I’m absolutely convinced Dembele will be given the nod.”
Dembele is in competition with Leigh Griffiths to start up-front for Celtic at Hampden Park.
Dembele may have the edge, as he has scored five goals in his four appearances against Rangers to date.
Celtic and Rangers have met four times already this season, and Rodgers’ men have been victorious in three of these contests.
If Celtic can get past their Glasgow rivals again, they will move one step closer to completing the domestic treble this season.
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