Boss Ange Postecoglou is facing a big call over the Celtic midfield engine room as the Scottish champions welcome Hearts to Parkhead.
Reo Hatate returns to the squad after missing two games with a minor knock as he looks set to make his first Scottish Premiership appearance since the opening day of the season. David Turnbull slotted into the starting line-up alongside Matt O'Riley and captain Callum McGregor for the victories over Kilmarnock and Ross County, but the Scotland cap could drop to the bench for the Japan cap.
Stephen Welsh is also back to full fitness having missed the last two matches through illness, while Moritz Jenz has recovered after limping off in rout at Rugby Park. However, Carl Starfelt could return in defence though after ramping up his fitness behind the scenes as he looks to reunite with Cameron Carter-Vickers after their successful partnership at the back last term.
