Lustig and Ajer start, Rogic makes bench

MIKAEL LUSTIG and Kristoffer Ajer and both included in the Celtic team to face Partick Thistle in the Scottish Cup.

Lustig went off at half time in the recent match between the sides at Firhill and Ajer was withdrawn last Saturday just before the interval At Kilmarnock.

Ajer has recovered but Boyata as The Celtic Star reporter is out for a few weeks with a groin injury.

A big boost for the Celtic supporters currently arriving at the ground is the inclusion of Tom Rogic on the bench. The Australian talisman has been missing since injuring his knee in the Champions League home defeat to Anderlecht.

Rogic’s magic could be just the ticket for Thursday’s crucial Europa League encounter with the highly fancied Zenit St Petersburg.

Hopefully we with see Rogic at some point today. Here is the team…

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The Celtic Star founder and editor, who has edited numerous Celtic books over the past decade or so including several from Lisbon Lions, Willie Wallace, Tommy Gemmell and Jim Craig. Earliest Celtic memories include a win over East Fife at Celtic Park and the 4-1 League Cup loss to Partick Thistle as a 6 year old. Best game? Easy 4-2, 1979 when Ten Men Won the League. Email editor@thecelticstar.co.uk

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