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Josh McCafferty

Star-studded Al Ahli XI to play Celtic in Como Cup revealed

Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle has named a star-studded lineup to face Celtic tonight. 

The sides meet in the Como Cup, as Brendan Rodgers' men finish their pre-season preparations. 

Celtic were beaten 5-1 by Ajax in their tournament opener on Thursday, as Al Ahli lost 3-1 to Como. 

They finished fifth in the Saudi Pro League last season and are the current holders of the AFC Champions League


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Jaissle has named his team for tonight's match, and it features several big stars, such as England international striker Ivan Toney and ex-Manchester City hero Riyad Mahrez. 

Former Juventus defender Merih Demiral starts at the back, too, with Franck Kessie captaining the side in midfield. 

Allain Saint-Maximin, previously a key man at Newcastle United, is among the substitutes. 

Al Ahli starting XI: Mendy, Rayan, Demiral, Ibanez, Dams, Eid, Kessie, Fahad, Mahrez, Galeno, Toney. 

Subs: Al-sanbi, Abdo, Bakor, Al-Hurayji, Sumayhan, Al-Buraikan, Yaseen, Majrashi, Balaboid, Ziyad jr, Ramiz, Khaibari, Ayman, Saint-Maximin. 

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