Team news: Celtic v Aberdeen (H)

In the final game before the international break, Brendan Rodgers will take charge of his first home league game at Paradise.

Celtic confirmed their place in the Champions League in midweek and Brendan Rodgers will be looking for a response to their awful performance in Israel against the Dons.

The two sides faced each other four times last season, and both won their two home games.

Aberdeen have been Celtic’s nearest challengers for the last number of season’s and will look to push the five-in-a-row champions even further this year.

Based on the team news below, you can also view our predicted XI for the game.

Celtic

Patrick Roberts could return to the starting line-up after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Stefan Johansen won’t be included in the squad as he completed his move to Championship side Fulham .

Kris Commons and Jozo Simunovic have returned to training but both lack match fitness after surgery on their back and knee respectively.

Gary Mackay-Steven is still recovering from ankle surgery in the off-season.

Aberdeen

Ryan Jack is set to have knee surgery on Tuesday, but could still play tomorrow (Saturday) due to Aberdeen’s injury problems.

Peter Pawlett has been ruled out of the game due to a groin strain and Jonny Hayes is also out with a hamstring injury.