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Celtic predicted XI tonight: Elhamed starts, Ntcham loses out

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Celtic are back in Europa League action tonight as they host Sparta Prague in their third group stage game of the season.

The Bhoys lost 3-1 to AC Milan before picking up a 2-2 draw at Lille, meaning they really need a win against Sparta tonight.

Neil Lennon will have big decisions to make, and here is our predicted line-up for tonight’s clash at Parkhead…

Scott Bain appears to be Lennon’s preferred goalkeeper right now, so he should continue to keep Vasilis Barkas out of the side tonight.

Shane Duffy and Nir Bitton should start as the centre backs, whilst Jeremie Frimpong gets a rest as Hatem Abd Elhamed comes in at right back.

Diego Laxalt will continue at left back, with midfield duo Scott Brown and Callum McGregor protecting the Celtic defence.

Hatem Abd Elhamed of Celtic during the UEFA Europa League group E match between Stade Rennais and Celtic FC (Glasgow) at Roazhon Park on September 19, 2019 in Rennes, France. (Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Mohamed Elyounoussi and Ryan Christie will likely feature out wide, and we’re backing Tom Rogic to keep his place as the number 10 despite competition from Olivier Ntcham.

Odsonne Edouard will surely lead the line for Celtic, despite competition from the likes of Leigh Griffiths and Albian Ajeti.

Predicted Celtic XI tonight: Bain; Elhamed, Duffy, Bitton, Laxalt; Brown, McGregor; Christie, Rogic, Elyounoussi; Edouard.

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