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Aidan Macdonald

Brendan Rodgers names Celtic side for Livingston clash

Brendan Rodgers has named his Celtic side to take on Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.

The Hoops are looking to bounce back after two defeats in a row in the league against Kilmarnock and Hearts.

While David Martindale's men are searching for their first win since October 7.

CELTIC XI: Hart, A. Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Scales, Taylor, McGregor, O'Riley, Bernardo, Maeda, Kyogo, Palma

SUBS: Bain, Yang, Turnbull, Oh, Kwon, Forrest, Ralston, Welsh, M. Johnston

LIVINGSTON: Hamilton, Parkes, Obileye, Pittman, Anderson, Brandon, Holt, Nouble, Shinnie, De Luas, Penrice

SUBS: George, Montano, Kelly, Welch-Hayes, Bradley, Nottingham, Guthrie, Ledingham, Lawal.

Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers has welcomed the return of the Green Brigade to Parkhead for the upcoming clash against Livingston.

Members of the group had been unable to attend home or away matches since the end of October.

However, the bitter feud between the club and the group appears to have ceased with the Green Brigade ready to return to their usual standing section.

The issue between the two parties has reportedly been resolved with an updated code of conduct for the section of the stadium that houses the Green Brigade signed off.

And Rodgers hopes the atmosphere will be strong against David Martindale's men.

He said: "Celtic's history is littered with late goals and a big part of that is down to the fans and the whole stadium getting behind the team. That's what makes Celtic.

"When you have the manager, the supporters and the players all on the same page it's a real force.

"But we know when the atmosphere is white hot at Celtic it makes it a really difficult place to come, and it gives the players the extra edge as well. Listen for the guys to be back in there it's great.

"They have given an ambience in that corner section. The club gave them that opportunity to have the first safe standing area in Britain, so hopefully they can get back in tomorrow and support the team.

"It's their responsibility as well as the whole stadium to really get behind the team to help us get the result."

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