Neil Lennon has gone with his A team for today’s friendly with Ross County.
Scott Brown returns to captain the side after missing the 4-0 defeat from Paris Saint Germain as the champions return to Celtic Park for the first time since March 7.
The Celtic bench is very inexperienced with Tom Rogic, Nir Bitton, Hatem Abd Elhamed and Boli Bolingoli missing out with another friendly against Hibs arranged for Monday afternoon.
Yesterday Ross County drew 2-2 away to Livingston with their trip to the central belt doubled up to allow Steve Kettlewell’s side to face the champions.
After returning to the top flight last season Ross County finished in 10th place with seven wins from 30 matches.
Celtic are due to travel to Ross County on September 12, last season Celtic won 6-0 and 3-0 at home, either side of a 4-1 win in Dingwall.
CELTIC: Bain; Frimpong, Ayer, Jullien, Taylor; Brown, McGregor; Forrest, Christie, Elyounoussi; Edouard
SUBS: Hazard, Klimala, Connell, McInroy, Welsh, Karamoko