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Gabriel McKay

Celtic squad revealed for Rangers clash as Jonny Hayes returns to contention

Celtic will have Jonny Hayes available for Sunday's top of the table clash with Rangers after he recovered from a shoulder injury.

The versatile Irishman wasn't in the squad for the win over St Mirren on Boxing Day but returns to contention for the derby at Celtic Park.

Manager Neil Lennon stated after that match he'd have pretty much the same squad for the Rangers game, and Mohamed Elyounoussi (foot), Hatem Abd Elhamed (abductor) and Jozo Simunovic (knee) are still out alongside Daniel Arzani (knee).

Celtic have won their last 11 Premiership matches in a row and Lennon paid tribute to his players ahead of the final match before the winter break.

(SNS Group)

Lennon said: "They are a brilliant bunch.

"It's not been ideal to have a few important players out through injury and we have had to rejig things a little bit, but now slowly but surely we get a full complement of players back at a really good time.

"Probably for some of them a bit too late because we are going into the break. But for this game it is great to have a really strong squad

"We keep the training sharp, keep it intense, the fitness levels are good and they look after themselves really well.

"And their mentality is absolutely excellent. They play the game - and it is a difficult thing to do - the way people will perceive the proper way. Great pace in the team, players who excite you, three players at least in double figures already the season which is a great return."

Provisional Celtic squad:

Forster

Frimpong

Bauer

Hayes

Bolingoli

Taylor

Ajer

Jullien

Bitton

Brown

McGregor

Christie

Rogic

Ntcham

Forrest

Johnston

Edouard

Bayo

Griffiths

Morgan

Gordon

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