Before every Celtic match, Read Celtic will role-play (not that kind) and give the fans a chance to get involved as well. We will be playing the role of Ronny Deila choosing the starting XI and how they should line-up on the pitch.
It also includes a bit of insight into what we expect from each player, and what they can do to make the difference.
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After Tuesday’s 8-1 demolition of Hamilton at Paradise, Ronny Deila will be hoping for more of the same from his Celtic side.
The Hoops are currently sit six points clear at the top of the table and their next game is against Ross County in the Scottish League Cup semi-final against Ross County.
Here is our predicted XI for this Saturday’s game against St Johnstone.
Craig Gordon
Craig Gordon will remain in goal having had less to do than the fans at Paradise on Tuesday night.
Mikael Lustig
At right-back, after bagging his third headed goal of the season Mikael Lustig will continue his role at right-back and as captain in the absence of Scott Brown.
Efe Ambrose
Efe Ambrose will retain his place in the side after another impressive performance in the team since Dedryck Boyata went off against hearts with a hamstring injury.
Jozo Simunovic
Alongside him, Jozo Simunovic will look to build upon his recent performances and continue to grow in confidence on the ball moving forward.
Kieran Tierney
Kieran Tierney should return to the side after being rested for Tuesday’s visit of Hamilton. Academical.
Nir Bitton
In defensive midfield, Nir Bitton will likely start in the holding role after a stunning goal on Tuesday night from 30 yards.
Callum McGregor
Callum McGregor will retain his place in the side alongside Bitton in the holding role after another good performance and a goal against Hamilton in mid-week.
Gary Mackay-Steven
On the right wing Gary Mackay-Steven should start again after an impressive return to the first-team. The Scot hadn’t started a game since October when Celtic faced Dundee United and provided two assists against the Accies.
Scott Allan
In the number 10 role, Scott Allan should start after an impressive 45 minute performance in which he got two assists. Tom Rogic’s half-time substitution for a twisted ankle would have me doubting whether he’s worth risking against St Johnstone when Allan is more than capable of fulfilling the role.
Stuart Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong should start once against after another promising performance on the left wing. Since his return from a back injury, he has looked sharp and eager to get on the ball and when he can start adding goals to his game again, he will be a useful asset to Celtic.
Leigh Griffiths
Up front Leigh Griffiths will most definitely be given the nod again after scoring his fourth hat-trick and now has 54 goals since joining Celtic almost two years ago.