Predicted Celtic XI vs Falkirk as Brendan Rodgers could make EIGHT changes
The Hoops boss is known for tweaking his team slightly but he could realistically make a whole host of replacements
Alex Valle could start for Celtic
Alex Valle could start for Celtic
Brendan Rodgers knew what he was doing when he brought in a handful of summer signings.
The Celtic boss was always planning to be as competitive in the Champions League as possible and after midweek results like their 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday evening, the need for a deep squad was obvious. It’s Falkirk in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-final tomorrow afternoon from Parkhead and the manager will likely make a number of changes from his Euro heroes.
The Bairns pose a different challenge to the Hoops but they’re in good form in the Championship with five wins from five under John McGlynn.
It’s unlikely Rodgers will change his entire XI given the opposition and the respect he’ll have to have for the Bairns. But Football Scotland reckons he’ll make a few…
Viljami Sinisalo
Is yet to pull on the jersey in a competitive fixture but in front of his home support in a cup game might be the best time. It’s usually when Scott Bain would get his chances last season.
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Anthony Ralston
Alistair Johnston is a doubt with a niggle and Ralston is tried and trusted by the manager.
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Auston Trusty
Might be a left-sided centre-half by trade but Rodgers might opt to rest Cameron Carter-Vickers and see how his countryman copes as his cover.
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Liam Scales
Would be the experienced partner should CCV sit this one out and he’s riding the crest of a wave after his UCL goal.
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Alex Valle
The Barcelona loanee could be given a run out after joining in the summer. Yet to make an appearance but this could be the moment, much like Sinisalo.
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