“Celtic Faces Ross County in Must-Win Clash as Rodgers Deals with Selection Challenges After Scottish Cup Triumph”

“Celtic Faces Ross County in Must-Win Clash as Rodgers Deals with Selection Challenges After Scottish Cup Triumph”

Celtic is set to return to Scottish Premiership action, facing Ross County at Celtic Park on Saturday after their recent 5-0 Scottish Cup triumph over Buckie Thistle.

Brendan Rodgers aims for a sixth consecutive win across all competitions,

with their last league match resulting in a 3-0 victory against 10-man St Mirren on January 2.

As Rangers narrows the gap to five points, Celtic aims to maintain their lead, especially

considering Rangers’ game against St Mirren could potentially

shorten the gap further before Celtic’s kick-off.

Ross County, currently struggling and positioned in the relegation play-off spot with

18 points, comes into this match in poor form, having not won a game since early December.

In their last Scottish Cup fixture, they suffered a 3-0 defeat at home against Partick Thistle.

Brendan Rodgers faces crucial selection decisions for this crucial game at Celtic Park.

Joe Hart is expected to start in goal, seeking another quiet afternoon akin to the Buckie Thistle match, where he secured a clean sheet.

The left-back position presents a challenge due to Greg Taylor’s injury, leading to Liam Scales stepping in alongside Maik Nawrocki and Cameron Carter-Vickers, who recently renewed his contract.

Alistair Johnston is set to occupy the right-back slot.

With the season’s business end, every point becomes crucial for Celtic, making this match a must-win to fend off competition from rivals like Rangers.

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