Celtic Predicted XI vs Raith Rovers: Big changes coming

Defence, Midfield and Attack

Anthony Ralston

With Juranovic confirmed to be out for this game, expect Ralston to start against Raith Rovers as well. He has been one of the club’s most consistent players this season.

Stephen Welsh

Welsh has not played a lot of football recently but when he has played, he has done quite well,  playing the role of the third choice centre-back to the best of his ability.

Carl Starfelt

With Christopher Jullien yet to make his return to the pitch, it might be too early for the Frenchman to start. Thus, Starfelt might end up retaining his place in the starting XI.

Liam Scales

Greg Taylor appears to have moved ahead of him in the pecking order at Celtic but it might a good opportunity for Scales to show Postecoglou what he can bring to the table.

Nir Bitton

Bitton has been excellent in recent times, showing improvement in both sides of his game. And do not be surprised to see him with the captain’s armband, dictating things in the middle of the park against Raith Rovers.

James McCarthy

McCarthy’s run at Celtic has not gone as he would have expected till now but hopefully he will get a run out in the park against the Championship side.

Matt O’Riley

O’Riley has played quite a bit of football since joining Celtic. But it feels likely that Postecoglou will depend on the experience of Tom Rogic against Bodo/Glimt. Thus, do not be surprised to see the former MK Dons star start here.

James Forrest

Forrest has been nowhere near his best in recent times and hopefully that will change when Celtic face Raith Rovers.

Giorgos Giakoumakis

Giakoumakis has done a great job leading the line for Celtic in recent times but he needs to get his name on the scoresheet more often.

Daizen Maeda

Maeda also needs to score a few more goals to build up his confidence in a Celtic shirt. This game could be a great opportunity to do that.