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David Irvine

Brendan Rodgers starting XI as Celtic forced into major change against Rangers

Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic side to face Rangers in the Scottish Premiership.

The Celtic boss is hoping victory will put his side 19 points clear in the league table this afternoon in a fierce derby contest.

The Parkhead club could move one step closer to lifting the title early next month by widening the gap at the top of the league with derby delight this afternoon.

However, Celtic are without Liam Scales, Auston Trusty and Callum McGregor for the fixture. Maik Nawrocki comes into the defence in the starting XI.

Here is the Celtic line-up for this afternoon's derby...


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CELTIC XI: Schmeichel, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Nawrocki, Schlupp, McCowan, Engels, Hatate, Jota, Kuhn, Maeda.

SUBS: Sinisalo, Taylor, Idah, Yang, Kenny, Murray, Ralston, Bonnar, Turley.

RANGERS XI: Butland, Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Ridvan, Sterling, Barron, Raskin, Diomande, Cerny, Dessers.

SUBS: Kelly, Propper, Lawrence, Bajrami, Nsiala, Igamane, Hagi, Rice, Danilo.

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