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Griffiths starts against AEK Athens

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Leigh Griffiths replaces Odsonne Edouard in attack tonight as Celtic go for at least a goal away to AEK Athens tonight.

The former Hibs striker was substituted during the 1-0 defeat away to Hearts on Saturday but effectively replaces Odsonne Edouard in the starting XI with Jack Hendry and Jozo Simunovic stating in defence.

After drawing the first leg 1-1 Celtic must score tonight if they are to progress to the play-ff round for seventh year running.

Neil Lennon achieved success twice at that stage, Ronny Deila failed in two attempts with Brendan Rodgers taking the hoops through in each of the last two seasons.

This years qualification process process involves four rounds with the winners of tonight’s tie going into a play-off against Videoton or Malmo who drew 1-1 in the first leg in Sweden, tonight’s return leg takes place at the same time as the AEK v Celtic match.

CELTIC: Gordon; Lustig, Simunovic, Hendry, Tierney; Brown, Ntcham; Forrest, Rogic, McGregor; Griffiths

SUBS: Bain, Dembele, Sinclair, Gamboa, Hayes, Johnston, Kouassi

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