Celtic turn their attention to the Scottish Cup this weekend as they visit Auchinleck Talbot on Sunday (kick-off: 5.30pm).
Set to take place at Rugby Park, last year’s finalists Celtic head into the game on the back of two confidence-boosting league wins against Dundee United and Falkirk, with the reinstated Martin O’Neill helping to turn around the club’s fortunes following former head coach Wilfried Nancy’s ill-fated 33-day spell in charge.
Their West of Scotland League Premier Division hosts enter the game five divisions below their Glasgow counterparts, having been rewarded with the glamour tie against Celtic after beating Dumbarton 4-0 in the last round.
With rotation expected from the Parkhead outfit, The Scotsman looks at the latest injury and team news ahead of the game at Rugby Park.
5. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
The Canadian full-back is out until at least March after undergoing surgery on a hamstring injury, which he suffered a reoccurrence of in a Europa League clash with Sturm Graz earlier in the season. | Getty Images
6. Michel-Ange Balikwisha - Celtic - RETURN TO SQUAD?
The DR Congo international is yet to return to the Celtic squad, despite his return from AFCON last week. Could be given a chance against Auchinleck Talbot this weekend. | Getty Images
7. Dane Murray - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
With Celtic struggling for numbers at centre-back, the young defender could be handed a rare chance to impress. | Getty Images
8. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
Expected to miss the rest of the season with an Achilles problem. | Getty Images