Team news: Celtic v Hearts (H)

Celtic will look to extend their 11 point lead at the top of the table when they face Hearts at Celtic Park on Tuesday night.

Hearts conceded a late goal to Motherwell on Saturday and remain fifth in the league table and unbeaten since November.

The Jambos are the only side to beat Celtic in domestic football since Brendan Rodgers took over, and the Irishman will be out to avenge the 4-0 defeat prior to Christmas.

Craig Levein’s side won their first game in over five years against the six-in-a-row league champions, and will look to upset the odds once again in the 7:45pm kick off.

Celtic

Charly Musonda is expected to sign on an 18-month loan today, and could go straight into the squad for tomorrow’s game.

Leigh Griffiths is expected to miss at least four weeks with a calf injury and Mikael Lustig is dealing with an achilles problem which will keep him out of action for several weeks

Craig Gordon could be out of action for the remainder of the season with a knee injury.

Youngster Michael Johnston also picked up an injury and will be out for an extended period of time.

Tom Rogic is expected to be out of action for another six as he recovers from a knee injury despite returning to the training pitch.

Stuart Armstrong, Patrick Roberts and Marvin Compper are all out of action for another two weeks.

Anthony Ralston has spent the last four months on the sidelines with a meniscus problem and remains out of contention.

Jonny Hayes is out for the rest of the season with a broken leg.

Hearts

Kyle Lafferty returns from a three-match suspension and new signing Danny Amankwaa could get his first start after coming off the bench at the weekend.

Prince Buaben returned to training in midweek and could make the bench for the trip to Celtic Park having recovered from a groin injury.

Malauray Martin, Rory Currie and Ashley Smith-Brown remain out of contention.

Harry Cochrane was rested at the weekend and the youngster will likely return to the midfield.