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Who should play as striker v Hearts?

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Brendan Rodgers will already know his team but for the fans it’s a guessing game who’ll be leading the line for Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday.

Against Rosenborg in the Champions League qualifiers Tom Rogic and James Forrest were played as strikers but for the trip to Tynecastle the hoops boss has three strong options to choose from.

Moussa Dembele, Leigh Griffiths and Odsonne Edouard all have different qualities to offer with at least two of those strikers likely to feature on Sunday.

Keeping all three players match sharp and in form is a tough task but the identity of the goal scorers won’t concern the away support who can also call on James Forrest and Scott Sinclair to get among the goals.

For many reasons Griffiths would be the logical choice to start the match with the former Hibs striker fully motivated whenever he sees a maroon shirt standing in the way of his next goal.

Dembele probably remains the first pick striker but after double against Hibs and Aberdeen he has failed to kick on although the damage caused to his ankle by Cedric Kipre can’t be under-estimated.

Odsonne Edouard has started the last three domestic matches but after failing to score against Hibs or Hamilton he’s likely to be vacating the starting XI but will be a very valuable option from the bench.

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