Team’s Up – Celtic go three at the back as McCowan starts

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has named his team for this afternoon’s Scottish Premiership clash with Rangers. The Hoops will be looking to bounce back from two defeats in the last week by winning the Glasgow Derby.

Last week Celtic were well beaten by the Ibrox side to end their Premier Sports Cup ambitions but MON’s team are six from six in the league.

Vil Sinisalo starts in goals. Sam Johnstone started last weekend but the Finnish stopper retains his spot after starting midweek.

It looks like a back three for Celtic with Liam Scales, Auston Trusty and Cameron Carter-Vickers.

Colby Donovan and Kieran Tierney look like they’re in the wingback positions.

In midfield, Callum McGregor starts with Mika Baur, Benji Nygren and Luke McCowan.

Camilo Duran is the lone striker.

Subs: Johnstone, Hogh, Tounekti, Oxlade-Chamberlain, Hassan, Mheuka, Murray, Forrest & Ralston.

Celtic need to show a reaction after what has been a bruising few weeks for the Scottish Champions after their UEFA Champions League exit to LASK. The defeat against Rangers and the subsequent loss to Ferencvaros have amplified fan discontent but a win today could go some way to mending fences.