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Celtic squad for Hearts clash revealed as Ryan Christie set to hand Neil Lennon a boost

Top scorer Ryan Christie is set to return for Celtic as they travel to face struggling Hearts at Tynecastle.

But on-loan Southampton winger Mohamed Elyounoussi remains unavailable as he recovers from a persistent foot issue.

Jonny Hayes and Mikey Johnston may yet feature, although Neil Lennon will make late decisions on both players, having both missed Sunday's win over Hibs.

Hatem Abd Elhamed (abductor) and Jozo Simunovic (knee) are still out alongside Daniel Arzani (knee).

Hearts will make late decisions on fitness doubts Christophe Berra and Jamie Brandon.

Striker Uche Ikpeazu is suspended but wide player Jake Mulraney returns from a ban.

Steven Naismith, Aidy White and Callumn Morrison remain on the sidelines along with long-term absentees Peter Haring (groin), John Souttar (ankle), Ben Garuccio (knee) and Conor Washington (hamstring).

Predicted Celtic lineup

Celtic provisional squad

Forster

Frimpong

Bauer

Hayes

Bolingoli

Taylor

Ajer

Jullien

Bitton

Brown

McGregor

Christie

Rogic

Ntcham

Forrest

Johnston

Edouard

Bayo

Griffiths

Morgan

Gordon.

Hearts provisional squad: Zlamal, Smith, Hickey, Berra, Brandon, Dikamona, Irving, Whelan, Bozanic, Clare, Mulraney, MacLean, Keena, Meshino, Wighton, Walker, Damour, Pereira.

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