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Liam Bryce

Celtic squad revealed as Jota return gives Ange a world of options at Livingston

Ange Postecoglou has plenty of selection options ahead of his side's trip to Livingston.

Jota has trained all week and could feature from the outset, while defensive duo Carl Starfelt and Stephen Welsh are pushing for returns. Celtic captain Callum McGregor is ahead of schedule in his knee injury recovery, according to his manager, but he still won't feature until after the World Cup break.

It means Postecoglou has a chance to again rotate his squad, although he has strongly insisted that no one at the club should have half an eye on Wednesday night's Champions League clash with holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. James Forrest has hit form domestically and scored in this very same fixture last season - he and Jota could flank the in-form Giorgos Giakoumakis. Aaron Mooy has come into the Premiership picture in McGregor's absence, and his presence would allow Matt O'Riley to shift further forward. Alternatively, O'Riley could remain at the base of midfield with Sead Haksbanovic dropping in alongside Reo Hatate.

Livi will be without the suspended Morgan Boyes after he was sent off at Rangers while Kurtis Guthrie is doubtful. Stephane Omeonga is back in contention and Cristian Montano has a chance to feature. However, both Jamie Brandon and Tom Parkes won’t make it.

Predicted Celtic lineup

Provisional Celtic squad

Joe Hart

Benjamin Siegrist

Scott Bain

Josip Juranovic

Anthony Ralston

Cameron Carter-Vickers

Moritz Jenz

Stephen Welsh

Carl Starfelt

Greg Taylor

Alexandro Bernabei

Matt O'Riley

Aaron Mooy

James McCarthy

Yosuke Ideguchi

Oliver Abildbaard

Reo Hatate

David Turnbull

Sead Haksabanovic

Jota

Liel Abada

James Forrest

Daizen Maeda

Kyogo Furuhashi

Giorgos Giakoumakis

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