Celtic Starting XI vs Falkirk Confirmed: Big Calls as Hassan and Durán Start

Celtic’s starting XI against Falkirk has been confirmed, with several major selection calls and an attacking line-up named for today’s game.

Viljami Sinisalo starts in goal, with Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Kieran Tierney forming the back four.

Further forward, there are some fascinating choices.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain starts alongside Mika Baur and Benjamin Nygren in midfield, giving Celtic a very different look in the middle of the pitch.

Celtic starting XI vs Falkirk

Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Tierney; Oxlade-Chamberlain, Baur, Nygren; Yang, Hassan, Durán.

The big talking point comes in attack.

Haissem Hassan gets his opportunity from the start, while Camilo Durán is also included alongside Yang. That gives Celtic pace, direct running and plenty of unpredictability across the front line.

There is also no Callum McGregor in the starting XI, meaning others now have the opportunity to take responsibility in the Celtic midfield.

Baur in particular has another chance to show why Celtic brought him to Glasgow, while Oxlade-Chamberlain provides experience alongside him.

Strong options on the Celtic bench

Celtic can also turn to Ross Doohan, Auston Trusty, Luke McCowan, Michel-Ange Balikwisha Tounekti, Callum Osmand, Johnny Kenny, Dane Murray, James Forrest and Kennedy from the bench.

For Celtic supporters, however, much of the attention will be on Hassan and Durán.

Both have an opportunity to make an impression from the opening whistle, and this looks like a side selected to attack Falkirk rather than simply control possession.

Donovan also keeps his place at right-back, while Tierney starts on the opposite flank.

Celtic need a convincing performance today, and this XI certainly contains players with something to prove.

Now it is about turning that opportunity into goals and three points.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Hassan and Durán both start in Celtic’s attack.
• Oxlade-Chamberlain, Baur and Nygren form the midfield.
• Donovan keeps his place at right-back.
• McGregor is not in the starting XI.
• Celtic have named an attacking-looking side against Falkirk.