Here is how we predict Celtic will line up against Hamilton Academical later this week:
Celtic take on Hamilton Academical on Friday evening as the domestic action returns following the latest international break.
The Bhoys let their 100 per cent record slip prior to the break when they could only draw 1-1 at home to St. Johnstone, and they cannot afford to let more points slip at this early stage of the campaign with the matches coming thick and fast in a number of different competitions.
Celtic will be quietly confident of overcoming a Hamilton side that currently sits fourth in the Scottish Premiership table, but they will be taking nothing for granted after their struggles last time out.
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has some interesting decisions to make with their first Champions League group match against Paris Saint-Germain next week and striker Leigh Griffiths may get a rest ahead of that vital encounter.
The Celtic forward limped off in Scotland’s match against Malta with a calf problem and he is unlikely to be risked for Friday’s match, especially with Moussa Dembele already on the side-lines.
As a result, Scott Sinclair could start up front with recent addition Patrick Roberts taking his place on the left of an attacking midfield three alongside Tom Rogic and James Forrest.
With all that in mind here is how we expect Celtic to line up on Friday night:
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