The makings of a Celtic XI itching to silence critics as injuries, tweaks and opportunity shape Rodgers' thinking

It's been a feeling Celtic have been unaccustomed to in over a decade but a response to consecutive Premiership defeats is a necessity for the champions.

Brendan Rodgers batted away suggestions he's going through the motions but the veteran boss is acutely aware the time is now to show their mettle. A run of four games before the winter break has the makings of a season-defining stretch for Celtic and it starts with a home clash with lowly Livingston before Santa comes down the chimney.

But what lessons have been learned in the sobering defeats to Kilmarnock and Hearts? Celtic fans are expecting changes and they are likely to be forthcoming. David Turnbull and Mikey Johnston were both hooked at half-time against the Jambos but the former provides a goal threat to break down Livi's low block. Is this Paulo Bernardo's time amid limited minutes in the league? All will be revealed soon. And Daizen Maeda feels a banker to return to the starting XI after his comeback against Hearts. Record Sport looks at the ways Celtic could line-up on Saturday with Yang back in the squad and Odin Holm missing out.

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