Celtic head coach Wilfried Nancy will look to avoid a fifth successive defeat when he welcomes an improving Aberdeen side to Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).
The 48-year-old boss is facing calls for his dismissal just two weeks into his Celtic tenure after becoming the first manager to lose all four of his opening games as Hoops head coach. A win against Aberdeen feels almost non-negotiable.
It’ll be no easy task, though, with their visitors heading into the game on the back of some impressive league form. After a shambolic start to the campaign for Jimmy Thelin’s side, the Dons beat Kilmarnock 2-1 at Pittodrie last weekend to make it four wins from their last five league games. Their strong recent form has catapulted them back into the top six of the table.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
9. Alistair Johnston - Celtic - OUT
Alistair Johnston aggravated his hamstring issue, and underwent surgery which means he is expected to out until March. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
10. Liam Scales - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?
The Republic of Ireland international started the defeat to Dundee United in midweek on the bench. Scales will hope to be recalled to the starting XI for the visit of Aberdeen to Parkhead. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
11. Cameron Carter-Vickers - Celtic - OUT
The big American defender is out for significant period of time due to an Achilles injury, and could miss the rest of the season. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
12. Sivert Heltne Nilsen - Aberdeen - DOUBT
The Norwegian midfielder was reported to be out of their Conference League loss to Sparta Prague on Thursday, but was named amongst the substitutes. However, since he didn't make an appeared, there's a small doubt on his availability to the visit to Celtic. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group