Lennon hints that Christie and Elyounoussi could start vs Clyde

Neil Lennon has hinted that Ryan Christie and Mohamed Elyounoussi could both start against Clyde on Sunday.

The Hoops face the League One side in the Scottish Cup looking to make it seven wins from seven in all competitions this year.

And ahead of the tie, the club’s official website have quoted Lennon as saying he will make changes on Sunday, with Christie and Elyounoussi likely to come in.

Against Clyde this Sunday, we’ll make a few changes for sure. We don’t want to overdo it, but there are a few players bubbling under. Ryan Christie could do with a game, Elyounoussi could use some time on the pitch as well, but we’ll still field a strong team.

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Neil Lennon stating the importance of not overdoing it with the changes this weekend is good news.

Celtic are currently on an excellent run of form, having won all six of their games this year by an aggregate score of 19-3, and heavily rotating the side could disrupt that rhythm.

However, giving the likes of Christie and Elyounoussi a game is a wise move.

The former hasn’t started a game since the return from the winter break, though suspension has played a part in that, while the latter has only just returned from a foot injury (Transfermarkt).

Therefor,e starting them on Sunday would give them an opportunity to win their places in the starting lineup back, whilst also helping them improve their match fitness.

Patryk Klimala would be the only other player I’d personally bring in, given how he is yet to start following his January move (BBC Sport).