Predicted XI: Celtic v Motherwell (A)

Before every Celtic match, we at Read Celtic will role-play (not that kind) and predict the starting XI.

We will be playing the role of Ronny Deila choosing the starting XI and how we think they should and or will 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 in the game.

Celtic face Motherwell on Saturday and will look to at least maintain their five-point lead over Aberdeen.

When the two teams met at Fir Park back in October, Celtic won 2-1 but lost the most recent fixture at Celtic Park in December.

This is the final league game before the split, and Mark McGhee’s side are finely poised in fourth place, and are also the in-form team in Scotland, having won their last five games.

Here is our predicted XI for Saturday afternoon’s game away to Motherwell.