The magic Celtic team formula to spring a Bayern Munich surprise as Rodgers to unleash fantasy XI

Celtic face a HUGE task as they look to spring an almighty upset in the backyard of Bayern Munich.

Brendan Rodgers and his troops head for the Allianz Arena looking to send shockwaves across the globe by dumping out the Bundesliga giants and booking a spot in the Champions League last 16. The Hoops know the size of task that faces them in their attempts to prolong their European journey this season with Michael Olise and Harry Kane on target last week to give the Germans a 2-1 advantage heading into the second meeting in just six days.

But Daizen Maeda grabbed the Scottish champions a late lifeline before Rodgers' troops gave Vincent Kompany and Co a real scare in the final 10 minutes in search of a leveller. It presents a scenario for the Celtic boss and his coaching staff to seriously consider ahead of a do or die 90 minutes in Bavaria.

The defence and midfield should essentially pick itself with skipper Callum McGregor anchoring the play for his side. But it is four attacking players who are under the microscope with three positions up for grabs. Rodgers opted to start with Adam Idah from the off last week and deployed Maeda wide with Jota on the bench. He is still building up his minutes but proved in the weekend win over Dundee United what he has to offer. He's a ball carrier and can find the net - a trait needed in Germany.

But Idah also hammered home a cracker and has found his feet and form since Kyogo's exit. Maeda and Nicolas Kuhn are certs to start with the duo contributing 39 goals and 20 assists between them. It is just whether Maeda goes through the middle for Idah and Jota comes in wide - or the boss opts to start with the same front three as last week.

That change last week sparked a real upturn in