Celtic travel to Falkirk for a Scottish Premiership clash on Wednesday evening, aiming to grab a victory and extend their streak of five straight triumphs over the Bairns in head-to-head clashes.
Since Martin O’Neill’s return to the helm following his recent reappointment, Celtic have staged an impressive turnaround, recovering from a dismal period under Wilfried Nancy. The Hoops produced a resounding 4-0 triumph over Dundee United last Saturday, courtesy of strikes from Yang Hyun-jun, Arne Engels, Benjamin Nygren, and Daizen Maeda.
Dominating with 78 per cent of the ball and unleashing 22 attempts on target, the performance injected fresh belief across the organisation after Nancy’s troubled reign. That strike marked Nygren’s 11th of the campaign, showcasing the sharp offensive edge that had vanished under Nancy’s watch. The result propelled Celtic to within three points of Rangers in second spot, though they trail table-toppers Hearts by six.
Celtic team news
O’Neill’s Celtic squad grapples with notable absences for the upcoming game. The Portuguese forward Jota appears set to miss the rest of the campaign due to a lingering knee issue from April, as O’Neill has made clear the 26-year-old won’t be fit until after the summer break.
Right-back Alistair Johnston (hamstring) eyes a comeback around March, joined on the sidelines by Cameron Carter-Vickers, Callum Osmand, and Kelechi Iheanacho due to ongoing injuries. On a brighter note, the caretaker boss noted Auston Trusty took part in training today and remains fully ready for selection.
Defender Stephen Welsh returns from his temporary stint at Motherwell to bolster the backline. O’Neill further indicated that fresh January recruits are “relatively close,” amid ongoing efforts to navigate transfer hurdles.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Schmeichel; Araujo, Trusty, Scales, Tierney; Engels, McGregor, Hatate; Hyun-Jun, Maeda, Tounekti
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Wednesday, 14th January.
How to watch Falkirk vs Celtic?
UK audiences can catch the live action on Premier Sports 1.
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