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Ahead of Celtic’s game at home to St. Johnstone, we at Read Celtic will role-play (not that kind) and predict the starting XI.
We will be playing the role of Brendan Rodgers and will be choosing the starting XI, as well as predicting how the team 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.
The Hoops return to league action for the first time since defeating Astana 8-4 on aggregate to qualify for the elusive Champions League group stages.
Their domestic unbeaten run continues despite the loss in Kazakhstan, with Saturday’s opponents St. Johnstone looking to make it four wins from four so far in the league this season.
To understand our prediction, you also need to see the latest team news ahead of the game. Here is our predicted eleven in a 4-2-3-1 formation for Saturday’s game.