Celtic Predicted XI vs Real Betis: Struggling stars’ chance

Defence, Midfield and Attack

Osaze Urhoghide

Urhoghide arrived with a lot of expectations in the summer and was in fact the first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era. But he has not even made his debut for the club since then. This could be the perfect opportunity to give him that, while Josip Juranovic sits out.

Dane Murray

Murray put in some impressive performances earlier in the season and was expected to feature much more than we have seen him. Could he emerge once again to put in a solid showing in Europe?

Liam Scales

Scales found the back of the net against Dundee United in what was an impressive cameo off the bench and should get the start here.

Boli Bolingoli

There have been a lot of calls for Bolingoli to be given a run at left-back. This might be the opportunity to do just that.

Nir Bitton

Bitton recently picked up an injury but is back available now and could be the man in the middle of the park for Celtic on this occasion.

James McCarthy

McCarthy has struggled for form and fitness since arriving at Celtic, and a chance to get some minutes in a game where the pressure is off could do him the world of good.

Liam Shaw

It was hard to fill the third spot in midfield but it would not make a lot of sense to play any of David Turnbull, Callum McGregor or Tom Rogic in this game. Thus, Shaw might get to make his debut as well.

Liel Abada

The wings are where Celtic appear to running out of options quickly with James Forrest, Jota and Karamoko Dembele all out injured. Thus, Abada might have to feature at right wing on this occasion.

Adam Montgomery

Montgomery has mostly featured at left-back for Celtic but this is the perfect occasion to give him a run and see what he can do on the left wing.

Albian Ajeti

Ajeti has been recently linked with a Parkhead exit but with Giorgos Giakoumakis out of action and Kyogo needing rest, he might be the one leading the line.