Brendan Rodgers has stuck with Jozo Simunovic to partner Kris Ajer in tonight’s Europa League clash with Zenit St Petersburg.
Callum McGregor and Eboue Kouassi are recalled to the starting XI with the flair of Charly Musonda and Scott Sinclair dropping to the bench.
Due to an incredible run of injuries Rodgers has had his options restricted for tonight’s clash with Nir Bitton the latest casualty.
The Israeli has been used regularly as a central defender this season but is unlikely to play again this season after undergoing knee surgery.
While Celtic are dogged by injury worries Zenit have a clean bill of health coming back from their winter break.
Roberto Mancini’s side haven’t played a competitive game since the draw was made but have been in Dubai and Turkey as part of their build up for tonight’s clash.
Zenit flew into Glasgow yesterday with tonight’s match kicking off at 11.05 Russian time, next week’s return match kicks off at 6.05 Celtic Park Time.
CELTIC: De Vries, Lustig, Simunovic, Ajer, Tierney, Ntcham, Brown, Eboue, McGregor, Forrest; Dembele
SUBS: Bain, Sinclair, Hendry, Rogic, Edouard, Miller, Musonda