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.
Celtic haven’t lost to Inverness CT in the league since August of last year and have put nine past them in the previous two meetings at Paradise.
John “Yogi” Hughes will hope to cause another upset and throw another spanner in the works for a side vying for the title having beat Aberdeen on Monday night.
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Here is our predicted XI for Saturday’s game against Inverness CT at Paradise.
Craig Gordon
Craig Gordon will retain his place in goal and hope to claim his 15th cleansheet of the season.
Mikael Lustig
At right-back Mikael Lustig should retain his place despite his poor form and injury struggles in recent weeks. With Saidy Janko returning soon, it’ll be a good chance to give him a rest.
Dedryck Boyata
Fresh off his sixth goal of the season, Dedryck Boyata will hope to consolidate the back four and help shutout an astute Inverness side.
Erik Sviatchenko
Erik Sviatchenko is still searching for his first Celtic goal and came close last week against Ross County. The Dane has settled in nicely at Paradise and will line-up once again alongside Boyata in the heart of the defence.
Kieran Tierney
Left-back Kieran Tierney will make his 20th appearance of the season this weekend if he’s involved, as he continues to impress fans with his no-nonsense approach.
Scott Brown
Scott Brown will take up his familiar position in the holding role and will be a key player to see Celtic through to the end of the season and win a league and cup double.
Nir Bitton
Alongside side him, Nir Bitton will likely start in the defensive midfield role and will make his 99th appearance for Celtic since joining in August 2013.
Kris Commons
On the right wing, Kris Commons should start once again after a month out of action since he scored that stunning volley against Dundee United.
Tom Rogic
In the number 10 role, Tom Rogic should come back into the starting XI having played 15 minutes last weekend following a spell out with an ankle injury.
Stuart Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong will probably start on the left wing and look to cause problems down that flank. He isn’t the fastest player and certainly isn’t a winger so will look to cut inside and rely on Tierney overlapping him to provide width.
Leigh Griffiths
Up front it’s no surprise that Leigh Griffiths will start and having reached 30 goals for the season, he will look to reach his next target of 35 goals.
NOT Gordon in goal again FGS. Bailly is a much better all round GK who commands his area and talks to and organisers his defence. I am fed up watching Gordon’s mistakes, with others getting the blame. Is Ronny too scared?
NOT Gordon in goal again FGS. Bailly is a much better all round GK who commands his area and talks to and organisers his defence. I am fed up watching Gordon’s mistakes, with others getting the blame. Is Ronny too scared?