Team’s Up – Johnston Returns, Calmac rested

Brendan Rodgers has named his 50th Celtic starting XI in 2024 as the Hoops reach a half century of matches in what has been a thrilling and memorable and also hugely successful year when we really have watched Glasgow Celtic putting on a show.

Celtic's 2024 trophy haul
Celtic’s 2024 trophy haul. Photo Celtic FC

St Johnstone are the visitors and it’s a top versus bottom contest with the Perthshire Saints not having won at Celtic Park against the Hoops in almost a decade.

Kasper Schmeichel celebrates
Celtic v Hibernian – Scottish Premiership – Celtic Park – Reo Hatate and goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel celebrate following the match at Celtic Park on Saturday December 7, 2024. Photo Andrew Milligan

The outstanding Kasper Schmeichel has the gloves with the back four is Alistair Johnston, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Liam Scales and Alex Valle.

The midfield thee are Arne Engels, Reo Hatate and Paulo Bernardo in the engine room.

The front three are Nicolas Kuhn, Kyogo and Yang

Nicolas Kuhn celebrates

On the bench for Celtic today are Sinisalo, Ralston, Taylor, Trusty, McCowan, McGregor, Idah, Maeda and Palma.

Kick-off is at 3pm at Paradise. Enjoy the game!

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