It's not where Celtic wanted to be at this stage of the season but the Europa League presents plenty of opportunity for Ange Postecoglou and his team.
The Champions League dream was brought to a crashing halt at the first time of asking but a clash with AZ Alkmaar remains an enticing prospect for the Hoops.
To get there though they'll first half to negotiate their second leg with Jablonec, who caused them a few problems in the Czech Republic.
Postecoglou's men ran out 4-2 winners in the first leg but it would have been far less comfortable if not for Ryan Christie's late strike.
They should be confident of racking up a few goals in this one however with Christie, Kyogo Furuhashi and Tom Rogic all in menacing form.
You could forgive the Australian for giving Kyogo a rest but the job isn't done yet and Sunday's League Cup clash with Hearts offers an opportunity to rotate.
Odsonne Edouard could still come into the starting XI with the flying Japan star deployed in a deeper role.
But Postecoglou has stuck to what works for him so far and it's hard to imagine him switching it up too much given the tie is far from won just yet.
James McCarthy could also go into the. squad for the first time but it's hard to see him starting given he is still far from match-ready.
There may be one or two changes but it won't be an unfamiliar side that runs out at a packed out Parkhead - especially not after a six-goal win at the weekend.
Celtic predicted lineup v Jablonec
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