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Team News: Ange gives Josip a debut as McGregor, Tavernier and Patterson miss Ibrox clash

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Josip Juranovic makes his Celtic debut at Ibrox today with the Croarian replacing Greg Taylor at left-back. Odsonne Edouard starting in place of Tom Rogic is the other change to the side that faced AZ Alkmaar in midweek.

Celtic paid £3m for Juranovic last Saturday, after a full week of training he switches over to left-back for the toughest domestic test that Ange Postecoglou’s side have faced.

Edouard replaced Rogic on Thursday night with Ryan Christie dropping back to support Callum McGregor and David Turnbull in midfield.Kevin Clancy will referee today’s match with his close friend John Beaton as fourth official.

Robbie McCrorie plays his first domestic game for the Ibrox side, Leon Balogun starts at right-back with James Tavernier and Nathan Patterson both missing. Gary McAllister is expected to be in charge of the home side today

Celtic’s next match is on September 11 when Ross County visit Glasgow

CELTIC: Hart; Ralston, Starfelt, Welsh, Juranovic; Christie, McGregor, Turnbull; Abada, Edouard, Kyogo

SUBS: Bain, Bitton, Ajeti, Soro, Rogic, Urhoghide, Montgomery

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