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Celtic predicted line-up to face Aberdeen: Two changes by Rodgers

Celtic's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers attends a press conference following a training session at the Celtic Training Centre in Lennoxtown...
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Celtic face Aberdeen at home on Saturday afternoon.

Celtic's Northern Irish manager Brendan Rodgers applauds supporters as he leaves after the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Celtic and Anderlecht at Celtic Park stadium...

Brendan Rodgers could make two changes to the Celtic side that got back to winning ways with a 2-0 victory over Partick Thistle on Wednesday night, as the Hoops face Aberdeen.

In what is first against second in the Scottish Premiership, Aberdeen travel to Parkhead to take on Rodgers’ side just a week after they lost their 69-game unbeaten run to a 4-0 loss at Hearts.

However, goals from Stuart Armstrong and Kieran Tierney saw the Bhoys instantly recover and they will be confident of securing three points against Hamilton as they look to use home advantage in their favour.

Stuart Armstrong of Celtic is brought down during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Celtic FC and RSC Anderlecht at Celtic Park on December 5, 2017 in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Rodgers was without Jozo Simunovic on Wednesday night after he picked up a knock during his dire performance against Hearts, but even if he does return in time there are question marks over whether he will start.

Kristoffer Ajer’s impressive performance against Partick is expected to see him retain his place, but the form of Callum McGregor in the last few matches is something Rodgers needs to address.

Kristoffer Ajer of Celtic holds off Eamonn Brophy of Kilmarnock during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Celtic and Kilmarnock at Celtic Park Stadium on October 28, 2017 in...

Odsonne Edouard’s lack of goals is also a concern, as he goes five games without finding the back of the net, taking his overall tally to just four goals in 12 league and cup appearances this season.

Olivier Ntcham should come in for McGregor, pushing Armstrong into the number 10 role with Patrick Roberts and Tom Rogic still injured. Fan favourite Leigh Griffiths should start over Edouard.

Celtic v Aberdeen 23/12/2017