Neil Lennon has claimed that ‘everyone is fit’ ahead of Sunday’s derby clash at Ibrox.
The sight of Ryan Christie or Dedryck Boyata being involved on Sunday would certainly be a shock with Kieran Tierney and Mikael Lustig likely to be the players that the hoops boss was referring to.
Both full backs were substituted during the title clincher at Pittodrie last week with Tierney scheduled for an end of season double hernia operation.
????? Neil Lennon speaking to the media before #RANCEL.
???? “Everyone is available for Sunday as of now. We’re really looking forward to it as we always are.” pic.twitter.com/42QQEJDtbw
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 10, 2019
????? NL on @kierantierney1: “It might be a big ask for him to play all three remaining games. Last week he was probably at 70%, but a 70% KT is better than most at 100%.”
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) May 10, 2019
With local pride at stake it seems that Lennon will play the strongest side available with some key players likely to be rested for next Sunday’s SPFL match with Hearts.
The biggest selection dilemma facing Lennon is over who to play on the left wing with Scott Sinclair, Timo Weah and Jonny Hayes all making valid claims.
Sinclair is Celtic’s top scorer since Christmas, Weah started last week away to Aberdeen while the stronger defensive skills of Hayes could be valuable to give Tierney additional support.
