Predicted Celtic XI as injury picture clears up but 2 big attacking questions linger

It wasn't so long ago Brendan Rodgers couldn't believe his bad luck with injuries but things are beginning to clear up now.

It's as close to a clean bill of health as he's enjoyed during his second spell at Celtic with Daizen Maeda, initially feared to be out for the season but who is recovering miraculously quickly, the only notable absentee for Sunday's trip to face Dundee. The Hoops are hoping to make their three-point lead at the top of the Premiership count as they chase a Double that would taste oh so sweet after how the season has panned out.

Rangers' stumbles against Ross County and Dundee have opened the door and the Hoops will know by the time their game kicks off how things stand, with Gers in action in Paisley in the lunchtime kick-off. But regardless, the objective for Celtic will be the same - win, and take another big step closer to a title that is firmly within their own grasp. But how will Rodgers line his team up in Tayside? Record Sport takes a look.

Predicted Celtic XI

James Forrest has been the super sub for Celtic recently and that's a role he's likely to continue in here. Yang's recent form hasn't exactly blown the door off its hinges and it could be either the South Korean or Luis Palma alongside Kuhn in the wide positions.

It still seems like Kyogo is winning the battle with Adam Idah up front...for now. And the back four is relatively settled with Cameron Carter-Vickers a shoo-in and Liam Scales is his usual partner.

Provisional Celtic squad

Goalkeepers

• Joe Hart

• Benjamin Siegrist

• Scott Bain

Defenders

• Gustaf Lagerbielke

• Liam Scales
  

• Anthony Ralston

• Maik Nawrocki

• Greg Taylor

• Cameron Carter-Vickers

• Stephen Welsh

Midfielders

• Tomoki Iwata

• Matt O’Riley

• Callum McGregor

• Odin Holm

• Reo Hatate

• Paulo Bernardo

Forwards

• Luis Palma

• Kyogo Furuhashi

• James Forrest

• Nicolas Kuhn

• Rocco Vata

• Oh

• Yang

• Adam Idah