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Mark Pirie

Celtic squad revealed as Shane Duffy set to return for St Johnstone clash as Stephen Welsh injury causes headache

Shane Duffy could make his  Celtic return against St Johnstone as Stephen Welsh's injury leaves Neil Lennon with a defensive headache.

The young centre-back suffered a nasty knock against St Mirren and

Duffy has struggled since joining on loan from Brighton but it was he who replaced Welsh and the Ireland international could start on Sunday.

James Forrest continues to get up to speed after recovering from ankle surgery, while defender Christopher Jullien is out long-term with a knee injury.

Murray Davidson is St Johnstone's only absentee with a calf injury.

The midfielder is battling to be fit for the Betfred Cup final later this month, but the Perth Saints have no other injury issues.

Potential Celtic line-up

Provisional Celtic squad

Conor Hazard

Scott Bain

Vasilis Barkas

Ross Doohan

Greg Taylor

Diego Laxalt

Stephen Welsh

Shane Duffy

Kristoffer Ajer

Nir Bitton

Anthony Ralston

Jonjoe Kenny

Ismaila Soro

Callum McGregor

Luca Connell

Ewan Henderson

Ryan Christie

Scott Brown

David Turnbull

Tom Rogic

Mikey Johnston

Mohamed Elyounoussi

Leigh Griffiths

Patryk Klimala

Odsonne Edouard

Albian Ajeti

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