Celtic v Ross County – Team News, Match Officials and Where to Watch

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·29 November 2024

Celtic v Ross County – Team News, Match Officials and Where to Watch

Celtic face Ross County as Premiership action returns to Paradise tomorrow afternoon…

Celtic v Club Brugge – UEFA Champions League Nicolas Kuhn shoots during the match at Celtic Park, on Wednesday 27 November, 2024. Photo Andrew Milligan

The Scottish Champions were held to a 1-1 draw by a well organised Club Brugge side in the UEFA Champions League but will be looking to take any lingering frustration out against Don Cowie’s Dingwall side.

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Brendan and his team will be disappointed at their first half showing against Club Brugge, which was lethargic, but take encouragement from the spirited second half response. This game will likely see the Celtic manager make a number of changes from the midweek team, especially with the forthcoming trip to Pittodrie on Wednesday night to take on Aberdeen in a top of the table clash.

Celtic Team News

Celtic appeared to have a couple of injury concerns on Wednesday with Cameron Carter-Vickers moving somewhat gingerly in the second half as did Nicolas Kühn, who appeared to be hobbling with a tight calf. Paulo Bernardo and Alex Valle made an impact after being introduced from the bench and the pair will be eager to start.

Kasper Schmeichel will start in goals. As Brendan may be reluctant to risk Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty and Liam Scales will partner in the central pairing. Alex Valle is expected to come in for Taylor with FIFA ‘The Best’ nominee Alistair Johnston at right back.

In midfield, expect Callum McGregor to start in the middle with Paulo Bernardo and Reo Hatate. The Portuguese u21 skipper is overdue a start after impressing coming off the bench against both Hearts and Club Brugge.

In attack, Adam Idah is likely to start with Daizen Maeda on the left and James Forrest on the right, if Kühn is unable to make the game, or even if Brendan Rodgers reckons it’s not worth risking his star man.

Arne Engels, Luke McCowan, Yang and will all want to get on the pitch or a half hour of action.

Adam Idah spoke to the media at Lennoxtown this afternoon ahead of the game against Ross County at Celtic Park.

Match Officials

Rookie referee Calum Scott has the whistle for his second visit to Paradise this season after making his first appearance in the Premier Sports match against Falkirk back in September. Scott will assisted by Gordon Crawford and Craig Ferguson who will be running the lines. At Clydesdale House manning VAR duties is our old friend Greg Aitken. Whilst Graham McNeillie takes the role as AVAR.