Celtic Predicted XI vs Aberdeen: Maeda, Jota and more

Defence, Midfield and Attack

Josip Juranovic

Juranovic put in an incredible performance against the Rangers but was rested in the following game. Expect him to be back in the starting XI for this one though.

Cameron Carter-Vickers

Carter-Vickers has been an absolute standout and ever-present in this Celtic team ever since arriving on loan from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer. Hopefully the Hoops can sign him on a permanent basis.

Carl Starfelt

After some questions were raised about his form in December, Starfelt has come out of the winter break and impressed immensely, showing what he is capable of.

Greg Taylor

Taylor looks to be the left-back that Ange Postecoglou trusts in big games and he pretty much appears to be his first-choice ahead of Liam Scales as well.

Callum McGregor

McGregor is playing with a protective mask on at the moment but it would not be a surprise to see the captain start his third straight game.

Reo Hatate

Hatate has been an absolute standout for Celtic ever since arriving in January, even producing a match winning performance in the recent Glasgow Derby. He looks like an undroppable right now.

Tom Rogic

What a return Rogic made from the international break, scoring twice, just when questions were being raised about whether Matt O’Riley should be starting ahead of him.

Liel Abada

After months of underwhelming performances, Abada seems to have found his form once again and looks back to his best.

Daizen Maeda

It might be a good occasion to give Giorgos Giakoumakis some well-earned rest and start Maeda through the middle. The Japanese star has looked more comfortable in that role.

Jota

Jota started on the bench in Celtic’s recent game against Motherwell but it is hard to see him being left out of the starting XI on two straight occasions. Thus, hopefully the Portuguese wizard will be back, when the Hoops face Aberdeen.