Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed his starting eleven to face Buckie Thistle in the fourth round of the Scottish this afternoon. From the pivotal Glasgow derby win nineteen days ago, there are three changes.
Between the sticks, Joe Hart gets the nod and captains the side. Greg Taylor starts at left-back whilst Maik Nawrocki partners Liam Scales at the heart of the defence. Completing the backline is Alistair Johnston.
In midfield, there is a surprise start for Odin Holm. He takes the place of captain Callum McGregor who is not even in the squad for this one. Paulo Bernardo and Matt O’Riley link up once more in the engine room.
Up top, Rodgers has shown no mercy to Buckie. Luis Palma begins on the left, Scotland’s best striker, Kyogo, plays through the middle, and Liel Abada makes his first start in four and a half months on the right wing.
On the holders’ bench, there are places for the likes of Mikey Johnston, Tony Ralston, Gustaf Lagerbielke, David Turnbull, Stephen Welsh, Alexandro Bernabei, 18-year-old academy midfielder Daniel Kelly, and Rocco Vata, whom there has been a lot of speculation surrounding lately.
Kick-off for this one is at 4 pm UK time. The match is live on Viaplay.
