Celtic predicted lineup and team news vs Dundee United
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Celtic travel to Tannadice Park on Saturday to face Dundee United in a League Cup tie.
The Hoops arrive in brilliant form, keeping a flawless start to their domestic campaign. They began the league season with a tidy 1-0 win over Dundee, then followed up last weekend with an emphatic 5-1 victory against Kilmarnock, where Kasper Høgh netted a first-half hat-trick.
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Riding a wave of momentum, the reigning champions have struck six goals in two competitive outings, underscoring a highly effective attacking unit.
Celtic team news
Celtic will, however, have to cope with a notable defensive blow after Alistair Johnston picked up an injury.
The Canadian right-back is set to miss several weeks, so youngster Colby Donovan will be called upon to fill in. There is a positive development as manager Martin O’Neill is back in charge after a short hospital procedure, and centre-back Liam Scales is available again following a domestic suspension.
Squad options have been strengthened by summer signings Mika Baur and Haissem Hassan, both eligible and keen to make their first-team debuts at Tannadice.
Up front, record signing Kasper Høgh looks set to continue leading the line after his eye-catching hat-trick against Kilmarnock, supported by attackers Benjamin Nygren and Yang Hyun-jun.
Celtic predicted lineup
Possible Celtic starting XI: Sinisalo; Donovan, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Tierney; McGregor, McCowan; Hassan, Nygren, Tounekti; Hogh
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 5:45pm BST on Saturday, 15th August.
How to watch Dundee United vs Celtic?
In the UK, the Dundee United vs Celtic match will be broadcast live on Premier Sports 1.