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Mark Pirie

Odsonne Edouard puts Celtic transfer speculation on the backburner as he jets out for crucial Midtjylland clash

Ange Postecoglou looks to have Celtic talisman Odsonne Edouard available for the crucial Champions League qualifier second leg as he flew out from Glasgow.

The Hoops have it all to do against Midtjylland after a costly error from Vasilis Barkas handed the Danes an equaliser at Celtic Park.

They know that they will have to return to Glasgow with a positive result with the game poised to go all the way to penalties amid new UEFA rules scrapping away goals.

Following the friendly drubbing at the hands of West Ham on Saturday, the Australian will be hoping for a boost in the second round qualifier ahead of the Premiership campaign.

Despite links from south of the border of an imminent move to Brighton, Odsonne Edouard joined the group and is expected to lead the line again on Wednesday.

Liel Abada was snapped at Glasgow Airport and the new recruit will be hoping to build on the goal he netted during an impressive competitive debut in the first leg.

(SNS Group)

Greek stopper Barkas also seems likely to keep his spot between the sticks despite his performances coming in for criticism again.

Barkas and Scott Bain were both spotted jetting out to Denmark leaving Postecoglou with a huge choice.

With Nir Bitton missing from the squad after his red card in the first leg, it's a big chance for Dane Murray to make a name for himself with the Lennoxtown academy graduate in the running for a starting spot.

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