Brendan Rodgers is likely to be forced into another new formation for Friday’s trip to St Mirren.
International duty is always a worrying time as players are put in the hands of coaches who don’t have to worry about their welfare for a month leaving the club physios to pick up the pieces.
Mikael Lustig is the big worry this week for the Celtic boss as he picks up on life after a difficult transfer window which ended on the high of reminding the tribute act of their place in the grand scheme of things.
Fortunately there is an easy solution with Filip Benkovic ready to step in after watching the derby success from the bench.
The on-loan Leicester defender can slot into a back three besides Kris Ajer and Dedryck Boyata pushing Kieran Tierney into a wing-back roll with James Forrest performing that role on the right.
In attack Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths have both had injury worries, as had Tom Rogic with Rodgers likely to have an eye on Thursday’s Europa League tie with Rosenborg when he names his side.
The young French striker was outstanding in the Champions League qualifier against the Norwegian side and is likely to be given that role again next Thursday.
Recent signing Youssouf Mulumbu will be on the bench.