Celtic are aiming to avenge November’s Betfred Cup exit
Celtic fans have responded with enthusiasm to confirmation of today’s lineup.
Neil Lennon has made several changes to the side that beat Hearts on penalties in Sunday’s Scottish Cup Final, but has kept faith with Conor Hazard in goals.
The 22-year-old made two crucial saves in the shootout, but had looked suspect during the match itself.
Ismaila Soro and Diego Laxalt play from the start, while Scott Brown and Shane Duffy are left out of the squad due to injuries sustained at Hampden.
Fans were pleasantly surprised to see Lennon go with two up top.
Leigh Griffiths came off the bench to score a vital goal in Sunday’s Scottish Cup Final, and that contribution has been rewarded with a spot in tonight’s starting XI alongside Odsonne Edouard, who has today been linked with Serie A giants Juventus and Milan.
STARTING XI: Hazard, Jullien, Griffiths, Soro, Turnbull, Christie, Edouard, Frimpong, Ajer, McGregor, Laxalt
SUBS: Barkas, Taylor, Bitton, Ajeti, Klimala, Rogic, Johnston, Ntcham, Elyounoussi
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