He would have made changes any way for the game with Partick Thistle but after losing 4-0 at Hearts there is more reason for Brendan Rodgers to shuffle his starting XI.
Defence will be the area most closely looked at with most fans patience at an end for the partnership of Jozo Simunovic and Dedryck Boyata.
Rodgers has tried out a back three at various times, as recently as last week at home to Hamilton with the hoops boss flexible in his use of players and systems.
While the heavy schedule of fixtures is taking a toll it also seems that a mix of fatigue and complacency is setting in on some of the players.
The impact of heavy defeats in Europe shouldn’t be underestimated, casting doubts among the players after an extended period of success and progress.
Getting through the dour remaining matches with full points will kill off any talk of a title challenge with the players coming into the side well aware of what is expected of them.
Pressing the RESET button in style will send out a message to the rest of the division, bottom of the table Partick Thistle look like the perfect opponents to kick off that new chapter with.