After a variety of Celtic experiences Brendan Rodgers will get a ‘Welcome to Scotland’ tomorrow at Tynecastle with a full-blooded introduction to the domestic game.
Going to Tynecastle is a fixture that challenges and tests Celtic players more than most- and with the exception of a 2-2 festive draw last season- a fixture that the hoops tend to thrive in.
With former Hibees Scott Brown and Leigh Griffiths in the ranks there is plenty of addition incentives but tomorrow it’s all about picking up three points and putting down a marker for the challengers to the champions.
The homeside will be boosted by the presence of Tony Watt but uncertainty and speculation continue to surround Robbie Neilson despite what appears to the outsider to be sterling work.
Next weekend Celtic will be in Limerick to take on Inter Milan meaning that full points is more important than usual- playing catch up around the Champions League qualifiers with Hapoel Beer Sheva isn’t recommended.
With all those factors involved- and with Patrick Roberts, Nir Bitton and Erik Sviachenko missing through injury- Rodgers will field his strongest side, CLICK HERE for the side to bury Hearts to make it a great opening weekend to the domestic campaign.