After a 1-1 draw away in Belgrade to kick off their Europa League campaign, Celtic return to league duty this weekend as they host Hibernian at Celtic Park.
It’s a proper 3pm kick-off on a Saturday — the last one for a while — and Brendan Rodgers will be hoping for a strong showing in front of the home crowd.
Kick-off Time & How to Watch
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Date: Saturday, September 28
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Kick-off: 15:00 BST
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Venue: Celtic Park, Glasgow
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Live on: Celtic TV (coverage begins at 14:00)
Celtic Team News
Brendan Rodgers has nearly a full squad to choose from this weekend.
Only Jota remains ruled out following cruciate ligament surgery. Auston Trusty is expected to return to training on Friday, while Tony Ralston made the bench during the Europa League draw midweek.
Cameron Carter-Vickers did seem to struggle towards the end of the Europa League opener, so he’s one to keep an eye on.
Given the quick turnaround, Rodgers may rotate slightly, but the core of the XI that drew in Serbia is likely to remain intact.
Hibernian Team News
Hibs boss David Gray is without Joe Newell and Alasana Manneh, but remains upbeat after Tuesday’s dramatic 2-2 draw with Falkirk. His side blew a two-goal lead, but they remain unbeaten in the league.
Gray is targeting a statement result at Parkhead, something Hibs haven’t managed since 2010.
“You’ve got an opportunity again at the weekend to do something that a Hibs team has not done since… I don’t know what it was, 2010 or something? To go to Celtic Park and try and get a win.”
That win 14 years ago remains their only success in the last 17 visits to the East End — three draws and a host of defeats have followed.
Celtic Predicted XI (4-3-3)
GK: Kasper Schmeichel
RB: Anthony Ralston
CB: Dane Murray
CB: Liam Scales
LB: Marcello Sarrachi
CM: Callum McGregor
CM: Reo Hatate
CM: Nygren
RW: Daizen Maeda
ST: Kelechi Iheanacho
LW: Tounekti
Match Officials
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Referee: Don Robertson
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Assistant Referees: Graeme Stewart, Chris Rae
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VAR: Steven McLean
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AVAR: Graeme Leslie
Final Notes
The confirmed lineups will be announced just before 14:00 BST on Saturday. We’ll update this page as soon as the official team sheets are in.
Can Celtic keep the pressure on at the top — or will Hibs end a 14-year wait for a win at Parkhead?
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