Celtic squad revealed as Brendan Rodgers holds ace up his sleeve but option to stick proves tempting

Celtic are back in action and Brendan Rodgers will look to pick up exactly where he left off against Hearts.

It's a tough trip to Tynecastle for the Scottish Premiership leaders and while across the city Rangers have used to change the manager in the dugout, Rodgers is looking to keep up the consistency and get more of the same - and that means wins in the league. Celtic took a seven-point leader over their Ibrox rivals into the international break - which has been cut back by Philippe Clement's Ibrox bow and a 4-0 win over Hibs.

It's Glasgow vs Edinburgh all over again as the Hoops take the trip to Gorgie, and while Rodgers side does not need a major shake up they boast more strength in depth than they did before the league went into cold storage. Daizen Maeda has shaken off a knock and Maik Nawrocki might feature after two months out on the sidelines - but he faces a battle to dislodge Liam Scales at the back.

Cameron Carter-Vickers defensive partner remains up in the air but Ireland cap Scales has made a strong case to keep his place. But Polish U21 international Nawrocki and Gustaf Lagerbielke - who scored for Sweden during the international break - will be hoping for a recall. Liverpool loanee Nat Phillips will also hope to get a look-in.

Two long-term absentees remain sidelined for Celtic. Stephen Welsh is out and will be in the stands alongside Liel Abada.

Goalkeepers

Joe Hart

Benjamin Siegrist

Scott Bain

Defenders

Alexandro Bernabei

Gustaf Lagerbielke

Alistair Johnston

Liam Scales

Maik Nawrocki

Nat Phillips

Cameron Carter-Vickers

Anthony Ralston

Greg Taylor

Midfielders

Tomoki Iwata

Matt O’Riley

Callum McGregor

David Turnbull

Odin Holm

Kwon Hyeok-kyu

Forwards

Daizen Maeda

Luis Palma

Hyeongyu Oh

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