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Steven Mair

Celtic squad revealed as Ange Postecoglou boosted by double midfield return with two more on the way

Ange Postecoglou welcomes two midfield stars back to his Celtic side in a double boost for a home clash against Hearts.

The Edinburgh side are still snapping at the title hopefuls' heels in third place as Robbie Neilson has found a winning formula at Tynecastle.

But Postecoglou will have Nir Bitton and Tom Rogic available in his engine room after recent spells on the sidelines.

Bitton has been much improved at the base of the midfield this season but was injured against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League last week and missed the 2-1 win over Aberdeen.

Rogic meanwhile has been revitalised under his former Australia boss but he's no stranger to the treatment table and has spent the last few weeks out of action.

Rogic returns to face Hearts (SNS Group)

And both are set to return while questions remain over Carl Starfelt and Greg Taylor, who were both spotted in training this week after lengthy lay-offs.

Christopher Jullien remains a long way off being fit to play with Postecoglou admitting there is no timeline as yet for the French defender's return.

Hearts meanwhile must contend with key midfielder Beni Baningime's absence, although defender Taylor Moore returns from suspension.

Predicted Celtic line-up

Celtic squad revealed

Vasilis Barkas

Joe Hart

Scott Bain

Liam Scales

Cameron Carter-Vickers

Osaze Urhoghide

Anthony Ralston

Stephen Welsh

Dane Murray

Adam Montgomery

Josip Juranovic

Kyogo Furuhashi

Liel Abada

Ismaila Soro

James McCarthy

Liam Shaw

Callum McGregor

Nir Bitton

Tom Rogic

James Forrest

Ewan Henderson

Albian Ajeti

David Turnbull

Jota

Mikey Johnston

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