Celtic are heading into the highly anticipated Scottish Cup semi-final against the Rangers this weekend. The Hoops are chasing a treble, with the League Cup already won and the Premiership also looking almost certain. Ange Postecoglou’s side lost this same fixture last season and will surely want to rectify that on this occasion.
On the other hand, for the Rangers, this is their last hope of any silverware this season. And they will be looking to stop Celtic from winning a treble as well.
So, a lot is riding on this result for both teams. Celtic have not lost a single Glasgow Derby this season till now, winning three and drawing one. Hopefully, that run will continue.
There is some superb news for Celtic heading into the game as well, as they appear to have been handed a triple boost. As reported by 67 Hail Hail, Jota, Reo Hatate and Liel Abada will all be available for the match squad to face Rangers in the upcoming Scottish Cup semi-final, Postecoglou has said in a media conference today.
Celtic boss confirms superb news for Glasgow Derby against Rangers
Of course, this is the news that every Celtic fan will have been hoping to hear heading into the big match. Jota, Hatate and Abada are all key players for this team.
Jota scored in the previous Glasgow Derby but has missed the last couple of games. Hatate has been out for a while and the team have not looked the same without him in the middle of the park. Abada might not be a nailed on starter but he is extremely important to this team as well, with his ability to make an impact off the bench.
All three of those players have scored against the Rangers in the past. Thus, them being available is great news for Celtic.