Ange Postecoglou has named his starting Celtic team to face Rangers at Hampden.
The Hoops go into the clash at the national stadium looking to defend the trophy they won last season and keep their hopes of a domestic Treble alive and kicking. The Scottish champions hold a nine point lead over their Old Firm rival at the Premiership summit while they are also in the Scottish Cup quarter-final stage with a trip to Tynecastle to face Hearts to come.
But all focus is on the blockbuster occasion in Mount Florida this afternoon with Postecoglou bidding to make it back to back successes in the Viaplay Cup. Its a trophy that he holds close to his heart after it was his first as Celtic boss last season. Like the Hoops, Rangers arrive in the south side in top form having yet to taste defeat under Michael Beale. The current unbeaten run extends slightly beyond his tenure but something will need to give between the two sides this afternoon.
