There is expected to be a minute of silence before kick-off at Celtic Park this afternoon as the club pays respect to Neil Lennon’s mum Ursula who sadly has passed away. Celtic has just posted this message of sympathy.
“The heartfelt thoughts and prayers of everyone at Celtic Football Club are with our former captain and manager, Neil Lennon, and his family following the sad passing of Neil’s beloved mother, Ursula, earlier today. RIP, Ursula”
Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic side to play Kilmarnock at Celtic Park this afternoon in the 4.30pm kick-off as Lisbon Lion Jim Craig raises the flag before the Scottish Champions set about the defence of their title.
New signing Kasper Schmeichel is in goals and Alistair Johnston is back in the side at right back following his Copa America exploits. Cameron Carter-Vickers and Liam Scales are in the centre-back positions while Greg Taylor plays at left-back.
The midfield three are Callum McGregor, Matt O’Riley and Reo Hatate while Kyogo leads the line and James Forrest and Nicolas Kuhn are in the wide positions in the front three.
Subs for Celtic are Sinisalo, Palma, Yang, Holm, Tomoki, Bernardo, Ralston, Welsh and Mickey Johnston.
