Celtic take on Hearts at Parkhead this afternoon.
Celtic starting line-up: Forster; Ajer, Jullien, Bitton, Bolingoli; Brown, McGregor; Christie, Ntcham, Forrest; Bayo.
Celtic substitutes: Gordon, Ralston, Hayes, Shved, Johnston, Griffiths, Edouard.
Celtic are back in league action this afternoon, as they host Hearts at Parkhead just days after beating AIK in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier.
The Bhoys won that game 2-0 and will hope to follow it up with a league victory this afternoon, with Neil Lennon looking to ensue Celtic are in top form for next week’s Old Firm derby.
Lennon has chosen to hand a start to Fraser Forster, after the goalkeeper returned to the club on loan from Southampton on Thursday, and this is technically his fourth debut for the club after two prior loan spells and a permanent stint.
Kristoffer Ajer, Christopher Jullien, Nir Bitton and Boli Bolingoli start in the back four today, with Ajer again needed at right back in what has become a real problem position.
Scott Brown, Callum McGregor and Olivier Ntcham appear to be playing in midfield, with Ryan Christie and James Forrest in wider areas, supporting the lone striker.
That striker is Vakoun Issouf Bayo today, as the 22-year-old has been handed a shock start in the Celtic attack, with Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard on the bench.
Craig Gordon, Anthony Ralston, Jonny Hayes, Maryan Shved and Mikey Johnston are also named on the bench, with no Scott Sinclair yet again.
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