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Predicted Celtic starting XI for LASK second leg as change made

Martin O'Neill could tweak his starting XI
Celtic are in Austria this week
Celtic are in Austria this week | Andrew Milligan - PA Images/GettyImages

Celtic are back in Champions League qualifying action when they face LASK on Tuesday night in Austria. The Bhoys take a 3-0 lead into the second leg, but with the Austrian side having looked dangerous at times in the first leg, Martin O'Neill's men will feel they need another goal to kill off the tie.

Due to Champions League squad rules, Celtic will have the same players available for this leg as the first leg, and with that in mind, we have rounded up the predicted starting XI.

GK - Viljami Sinisalo

Siisalo is convincing more and more with every game. He didn't have too much to do against LASK in the first leg, but he did make a very important save, and he will remain the starter as he looks to build on a solid start to the season.

LB - Kieran Tierney

The six days rest will have done Tierney good after a busy summer and an early start to the season. The Scot should be ready to start here.

CB - Cameron Carter-Vickers

O'Neill will want a strong performance from his centre-backs this week, with Samuel Ademiran having caused them plenty of issues in the first leg, but he is likely to keep faith in his American pair.

CB - Auston Trusty

Trusty lost Ademiran early in the game and conceded a one-on-one, but he settled in. The centre-back will know he needs to start sharper here.

RB - Colby Donovan

Donovan was one of the best players in the first leg, and he has made a major claim to be the starter on the right, particularly with Alistair Johnston absent for a few weeks through injury.

CDM - Mika Baur

Baur played out of position to fill one of the deeper roles and did pretty well. Celtic have the same options available, so they will likely turn to the German again. Baur did pick up an ankle issue but it did not look serious. Reo Hatate is the only other real option there.

CDM - Callum McGregor

Celtic's only natural holding midfielder available, McGregor will be starting, as he likely would even if there were three available.

CAM - Benjamin Nygren

A difference-maker again so far for Celtic this season, Nygren is a nailed on starter.

RW - Camilo Duran

The star of the first leg, there is little doubt in Duran starting. The Colombian scored twice and was dangerous throughout in the first leg, given a little extra licence to roam compared to earlier games.

LW - Sebastien Tounekti

Celtic aren't getting enough from Yang Hyun-jun, and it's time they turned to Tounekti, who has looked more dangerous during the minutes he has had so far this season.

CF - Kasper Hogh

Hogh will want to become more consistent in front of goal, but he is doing plenty for the Celtic system, and he is a nailed-on starter.

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