Celtic are gearing up for their second pre-season friendly tonight against Queens Park, following a 1-1 draw last Friday with Ayr United, managed by Celtic legend Scott Brown.
The focus of these friendlies is on building fitness and match sharpness, with Brendan Rodgers utilizing the entire squad by fielding two different elevens in each half.
Tonight’s match will see the return of Matt O’Riley, adding more quality to the team lineup. However, it’s still too early for players like the Japanese internationals and Nicolas Kuhn to make appearances as they continue their preparations.
So, here’s the team that will start tonight’s match:
Team News from the City Stadium 📋
Here’s how the Bhoys line up ahead of tonight’s pre-season fixture against Queen’s Park!
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Following tonight’s game, Celtic will head to the United States for their pre-season tour, where they are scheduled to face DC United, Manchester City, and Chelsea. It will see Celtic test themselves against some top-quality teams, albeit in a friendly format, but nevertheless, it will be beneficial for the players.
2-2 ATM, Celtic Reserves look shaky…oh wait! 😬
This board BETTER spend on proper First Team Players!
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