Celtic are close to the end of the pre-season training camp, with Wednesday night’s match the final before returning to Paradise.
The Hoops will play Baník Ostrava which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A decent home support is expected, with the Czech side’s ultras selling out their section behind the goals.
After a thrilling encounter at the weekend, Postecoglou will be looking for some improvements, with sloppiness allowing Rapid Vienna into the game.
The manager will likely change the team around throughout the match, to get some minutes into the players’ legs.
To start the match, Ange Postecoglou has decided to field the following side;
🟢 𝕋𝕖𝕒𝕞 ℕ𝕖𝕨𝕤 ⚪️
Our official starting XI ahead of #BANCEL 📋
#Banik100 | #SuccessNeverRests | #COYBIG 🍀 pic.twitter.com/GDYA5ctPuf— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) July 13, 2022
Right-back duo Josip Juranovic and Anthony Ralston are included in the squad, after missing the weekend’s match through injury.
When the Hoops return to Glasgow, they’ll take on Blackburn on Saturday before travelling to Poland to play in Artur Boruc’s testimonial mid-week. Celtic will then host Norwich for the last match of pre-season next weekend.
Banik are a Czech Republic team for FFS.