Team news: Celtic v Astana (H)

Celtic are just 180 minutes from the Champions League group stages once again, and Brendan Rodgers’ side will face a familiar opponent in Astana on Wednesday night.

The Kazakhstani side will make the long journey to face the Glasgow side who overcame city rivals Partick Thistle on Friday night 1-0.

The two sides met in last season’s third qualifying round, as the Hoops progressed 3-2 courtesy of a last minute penalty from Moussa Demebele to avoid extra time at Celtic Park.

Stanimir Stoilov’s side are top of their domestic league by seven points having played 23 games.

Celtic

Leigh Griffiths confirmed he is 100% fit and ready to lead the line on Wednesday night at Celtic Park.

Eboue Kouassi picked up ankle injury last week and will undergo surgery, missing at least two months through injury.

Cristian Gamboa has recovered from a groin injury he suffered on international duty and has returned to training with the first-team.

Erik Sviatchenko remains out with a knee injury after he went off injured in the second leg win over Rosenborg.

Moussa Dembele is out until September with a hamstring injury, while Dedryck Boyata remains out with a knee injury.

Astana

Star striker Junior Kabananga has been looking to force a move away from the club to England, but have refused his demand thus far.

Key defender Yevgeny Postnikov is also a doubt with a muscle injury having missed their last league game.