Team’s Up – Johnston returns, Calmac rested

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Brendan Rodgers has named his 50th Celtic starting XI for 2024 as the Hoops reach half a century of games in what has been an exciting and memorable and also hugely successful year where we have really seen Glasgow Celtic shine.

Celtics 2024 trophy streak
Celtics 2024 trophy streak. Photo Celtic FC

St Johnstone are the visitors and it’s a top versus bottom contest, with the Perthshire Saints not winning at Celtic Park against the Hoops in almost a decade.

Kasper Schmeichel celebrates
Celtic v Hibernian – Scottish Premiership – Celtic Park – Reo Hatate and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel celebrate after the match at Celtic Park on Saturday 7th December 2024. Photo Andrew Milligan

The excellent Kasper Schmeichel has the gloves with the back four being Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Alex Valle.

Midfield you are Arne Engels, Reo Hatate and Paulo Bernardo in the engine room.

The front three are Nicolas Kuhn, Kyogo and Yang

Nicolas Kuhn celebrates

On the bench for Celtic today are Sinisalo, Ralston, Taylor, Trusty, McCowan, McGregor, Idah, Maeda and Palma.

Kick-off is at 3pm in Paradise. Enjoy the game!

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