Team News: Celtic's Starting Lineup and Bench for the Scottish Premiership Match
Martin O'Neill has announced his starting XI and bench for Celtic's crucial match against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park today. The match, kicking off at 2 pm, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football as part of a double header for Scottish football, followed by the Rangers vs. Hearts match from Ibrox.
Arne Engels, Celtic's record signing, is unfortunately absent due to a thigh injury sustained during the 2-1 win over Livingston midweek. The midfield trio consists of Celtic captain Callum McGregor, Benjamin Nygren, and Reo Hatate, with the latter's inclusion surprising some fans. However, it showcases Martin O'Neill's exceptional management skills, potentially transforming the inconsistent Japanese playmaker into a more consistent performer.
Up front, Junior Adamu takes the central role, supported by Yang, who returns to the right wing after being rested on Wednesday night, with Daizen Maeda on the left wing.
Kasper Schmeichel will don the gloves, and the back four will feature Julian Araujo, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, and Kieran Tierney.
The Celtic bench includes Sinisalo, Cvancara, McCowan, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Tounekti, Saracchi, Murray, Forrest, and Donovan.
Meanwhile, Neil McCann has made two changes from their 4-3 win over St Mirren, with Dominic Thompson replacing Liam Polworth and Joe Hughil starting, while Bruce Anderson drops to the bench.
Kilmarnock's starting XI: Roos, Schjonning-Larsen, Brown, Deas, Thompson, Lyons, Watson, Kiltie, Curtis, John-Jules, Hugill.
Kilmarnock's substitutes: Stryjek, McKenzie, Thomson, Brandon, Dackers, Polworth, Williams, Anderson, and Tshibola.
The match kicks off at 2 pm, and fans are eagerly awaiting the action, with the game live on Sky Sports Football. Let's go, the Green Bhoys!
