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Josh McCafferty

Celtic lineup for Al Ahli clash revealed as Rodgers changes full team

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has named his team to face Al Ahli this evening. 

The Scottish Premiership champions round off their pre-season preparations with a match against the Saudi Arabian giants in the Como Cup. 

Celtic lost 5-1 to Ajax in their tournament opener on Thursday evening. Although Yang Hyun-jun drew them level in the first half after Steven Berghuis opened the scoring, goals from Davy Klaassen, Berghuis again, Aaron Bouwman and Rayane Bounida helped the Dutch giants to an emphatic victory. 


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From the midweek clash, Rodgers has made 11 alterations to his lineup for tonight. 

Viljami Sinisalo comes in between the sticks, as Cameron Carter-Vickers captains the team in defence. 

There is also a first pre-season appearance for Alistair Johnston, as new signing Shin Yamada makes the bench. 

Tonight's game rounds off Celtic's pre-season preparations. They have won four of their friendlies so far, losing the other two. 

They return to domestic action next weekend when St Mirren visit Parkhead for flag day. 

Celtic XI to face Al Ahli: Sinisalo, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Inamura, Bernardo, McCowan, Engels, Forrest, Tilio, Kenny.

Subs: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, Tierney. 

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