Team’s Up – Hassan benched, CCV and Tierney start for Celtic | OneFootball

Martin O’Neill has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s Glasgow Derby against Rangers. The Scottish Champions travel to Ibrox for the Premier Sports Quarter Final but there will be no away fans after the latest discourse between the sides over allocations.

The Irishman has made some big calls with the team as he has made a call on who his No.1 is and Haissem Hassan dropping to the bench.

In goals, English stopper Sam Johnstone continues after making his debut at McDiarmid Park.

In defence, Kieran Tierney returns to left back with Colby Donovan continuing at right back. Cameron Carter-Vickers was rested midweek and he returns beside Liam Scales at the heart of the Celtic defence.

Callum McGregor captains the side and he will anchor the midfield with Mika Baur and Benji Nygren.

In attack, Kasper Høgh leads the line with Camilo Duran and Seb Tounekti in the wide areas.

Subs: Sinisalo, Lotomba, Trusty, Sorensen, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Hassan, Mheuka, Murray and Forrest.

The bench offers Celtic some depth in midfield and attack but the battle in the centre of the park is always crucial on games like this. Rangers will look to make the game a battle.