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Celtic Predicted XI for Sarajevo: 23-year-old out, how does Lennon replace him?

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Celtic travel to face Sarajevo tonight one game away from the group stage of the Europa League.

It hasn’t been an easy ride for Neil Lennon’s side so far, but they’ve navigated it well.

A group stage spot would be a great reward, and it is never easy juggling such crucial fixtures so early in the season.

But how will Lennon line his side up as he looks to get the job done?

Vasilis Barkas will start in goal here and a clean sheet from him would go a long way to helping Celtic get the job done.

We’ve got a basic 3-5-2 shape here, because Lennon seems to like it and used it in Riga.

Shane Duffy, Nir Bitton, and Kris Ajer likely be the back three, with Chris Jullien only returning to training this week.

At wing back, Jeremie Frimpong is flying at the minute and Greg Taylor will likely keep his place on the left.

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We’ve got Scott Brown and Callum McGregor as a two-man midfield pivot with Mohamed Elyounoussi ahead of them in a number ten position.

With two in two, he should be full of confidence and another strike here would be just the ticket.

It was confirmed earlier this week that Albian Ajeti was ruled out for this one – but how will Lennon set up without the 23-year-old?

We’ve got Ryan Christie playing up front just behind Odsonne Edouard, who will be the main goal threat.

Leigh Griffiths is back fit but it would be a big surprise to see him start here, even accounting for Ajeti’s injury.