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 will hope for a repeat of September’s 6-0 win at Celtic Park after Friday night’s draw away to Hamilton.
Managed by former Celt Paul Hartley, Dundee are unbeaten in their last seven games and will look to frustrate Ronny Deila’s side at home.
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Here is our predicted XI for Wednesday night’s game against Dundee at Paradise.
Craig Gordon
Craig Gordon returns to the side after being rested possibly due to the artificial surface at Hamilton. Logan Bailly put in a solid performance but I expect the Celtic number one to return to the team.
Saidy Janko
At right-back, I would start Saidy Janko over Mikael Lustig as the Swede is clearly struggling to make it through a game and is hurting Celtic down their right flank almost every game.
Dedryck Boyata
Dedryck Boyata’s red card will be appealed and is free to face Dundee on Wednesday. It was a well-timed challenge, and he should retain his place in the team after being wrongfully sent off.
Erik Sviatchenko
Alongside the Belgian will likely be Erik Sviatchenko as the two looked comfortable in the heart of the Celtic defence.
Kieran Tierney
I would start Kieran Tierney at left-back once again over Emilio Izaguirre as the youngster looks to have come on in leaps and bounds in terms of his fitness since August.
Scott Brown
In defensive midfield, I expect Scott Brown to continue his role in defensive midfield despite one of his worst performances in recent times. The captain looked miles off the pace of the game in the second half, and could have been due to the artificial surface.
Nir Bitton
Nir Bitton’s status isn’t fully clear but he should hopefully be able to return to action on Wednesday night and line-up alongside Brown to face Dundee.
Kris Commons
On the right side of midfield, Kris Commons should start after playing 45 minutes on Friday. He looked off the pace of the game, but with another few days training under his belt he should be fit to start again.
Tom Rogic
Tom Rogic should start in the number 10 role having been left out of the squad for the last two games to build up his fitness after an ankle injury. Rogic came out and denied reports that he was going to leave Celtic after talks had stalled and will hopefully put that behind him with a solid performance. If he doesn’t, Scott Allan or Ryan Christie should be given the chance and Stefan Johansen should be rested.
Stuart Armstrong
Stuart Armstrong will likely take back his familiar role on the left wing on the left wing after Allan failed to have an impact out wide from the start.
Leigh Griffiths
Up front Leigh Griffiths will continue to lead the line for Celtic and look to bounce back from his penalty miss on Friday and led to him being very critical of himself.