Team news: Celtic v Zenit St Petersburg (H)

Celtic return to the knockout stages of the Europa League on Thursday for the first time since 2015 when they take on Zenit St Petersburg.

Brendan Rodgers, fresh off his sides win over Partick Thistle at the weekend, will take charge of his first European knock-out tie for the Hoops in the 8:05pm kick-off.

The Russian side haven’t played a competitive game since December and currently sit second in the league table, eight points behind leaders Lokomotiv Moscow.

Over their winter break Roberto Mancini’s side have played six friendlies, winning five of them.

The two managers have met 11 times during their time in England, winning five games each and drawing once.

Celtic

Nir Bitton’s season is over after he suffered a knee injury which requires surgery.

Tom Rogic won’t be fit to start on Thursday and is unlikely to play any role in the game but will return to action within the next week.

Patrick Roberts and Stuart Armstrong are still out of action along with Dedryck Boyata who is out of action until March with a groin injury.

Anthony Ralston played his first competitive game last week for the u20’s and is closer to returning to action for the first-team.

Leigh Griffiths and Marvin Compper are both out with calf injuries and have no known return date.

Craig Gordon and Michael Johnston could be out of action for the remainder of the season with a knee and thigh injury, respectively.

Long-term absentee Jonny Hayes is out with a broken leg.

Zenit St Petersburg

Branislav Ivanovic is dealing with an eye injury and has flown with the team ahead of the first leg clash in Glasgow.