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Deila makes TEN changes to Celtic side

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MulgrewRonny Deila has made TEN changes from the Celtic side that drew with Maribor for today’s game at Inverness Caley Thistle.

Charlie Mulgrew is the only survivor from the side that started in Slovenia with the return match just three days away.

Eoghan O’Connell and Filip Twardzik come into a new look defence while Kris Commons is restored to the starting XI after being benched against Maribor.

Discussing his team selection before the match Deila said: “We have to go up there and really be 100% on, and if we win we have a good chance to get more confidence. We have a big squad so it’s important to use it. That’s one of the advantages we have at Celtic.

“We have 25 players who can play at the top level and that’s something we have to use. So we will see what team we pick for Saturday.”

Caley boss John Hughes said: “It’s a massive test for us, Celtic are coming into it on the back of a couple of good results.

“They hit Dundee United for six and gave a very good performance in Maribor, I thought they got it spot on and should have won.

“Celtic will win the league at a canter because they have the best players and the best budget but I’d like to think we’ll let them know they’re in a game.

“We’ve tried to play nice football this season so far but if we win ugly at the weekend I’ll be delighted.

“You always want to play well but it’s about winning games. Against Celtic ?it’s horses for courses – you have to play the game remembering it’s them. But they are beatable.”

CELTIC: Zaluska; Ambrose, O’Connell, Mulgrew, Twardzik; Henderson, Bitton, McGeouch; Griffiths, Commons, Pukki

SUBS: Fasan, Stokes, Berget, Denayer, Johansen, Kayal, McGregor

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