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Jack Currie

Celtic team to face Midtjylland revealed as Ange Postecoglou shakes things up

Vasilis Barkas has been dropped for Scott Bain ahead of Celtic's date with Champions League destiny.

Ange Postecoglou is looking to find the magic formula for his side to progress to the next round of the competition.

Celtic go into this evening's crucial Champions League qualifier knowing that a win is required if they are to progress through to the next round in 90 minutes. Following the first leg draw at Parkhead the Hoops must win in 90 minutes to secure their passage to the next round.

A draw of any kind will take the match to extra time, after UEFA scrapped the away goals rule that previously was in effect.

There has been much talk and debate surrounding the starting 11 the Hoops may field against Bo Henriksen's side, with defensive and goalkeeping question marks, looming over Ange Postecoglou's squad.

Barkas has been dropped after he made a clanger in the first leg, as his goalkeeping comes under scrutiny once again. Bain, had been rumoured be the man to replace Barkas, and will start in Herning.

Nir Bitton was sent off in the first leg, adding to the Hoops defensive vulnerabilities. That opened the door for youngster Dane Murray to join Stephen Welsh in the heart of the Hoops defence, with Osaze Urhoghide another man who could have stepped into the centre half position.

Anthony Ralston remains the Hoops only first team option at right back adding lack of depth in defence.

Here is the line-up for Midtjylland v Celtic.

Celtic : Bain, Ralston, Welsh, Murray, Taylor, Soro, McGregor, Turnbull, Abada, Edouard & Christie

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