Brendan Rodgers probably knew his team for Hampden as soon as the final whistle blew against Borussia Monchengladbach on Wednesday night.
His decisive use of substitutes suggests that Callum McGregor could come in to replace Nir Bitton but changes will be kept to a minimum.
After a little bit of rotation earlier in the season it seems that Rodgers is settling towards a first choice XI that excludes Leigh Griffiths and Patrick Roberts.
Dorus de Vries was the only signing that caused concern but the hoops boss wasn’t too proud to admit his mistake as he restored Craig Gordon to favour.
It shouldn’t take too much to raise the players after losing to Gladbach, a win over the noisy neighbours and booking a cup final place in November will provide the players with all the incentives needed.
While European progress is the real benchmark of Celtic side’s domestic cup competitions have been neglected in recent seasons. Rodgers will be well briefed on those past failings- and determined to ensure that a new chapter opens as he chases his first major trophy as a manager.
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