Predicted Celtic XI vs Dundee United: Kasper Hogh leads four changes including new-look front three

Celtic’s relentless schedule continues midweek when they host Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United.

There have been criticisms of manager Martin O’Neill and his team in Europe, but domestically they have been almost flawless, painfully outside a couple of Rangers meetings. They now look to maintain their four-point Premiership lead in first at home against a United team who have impressed this term after changing their style.

Right-back Colby Donovan has signed an extension to 2031 ahead of this one and said: “Kieran Tierney was a big role model for the boys in the academy when I was younger growing up. Now I'm playing with him and I'm a good mate with him as well, so it's mad. But there's no better person to look up to than KT. I'm loving learning from him every day and he's at the top of his game.

"When I was younger, it was just his determination to give everything for the badge, so that's what I see in his game even now as well, he gives everything for the club. So that's what I try to put into my game. You might not be having the best of days but you just need to give everything for the club and for the boys, don't you?"

"You know how hard it is to come through as a young player. Sometimes you'll get your opportunity and maybe it'll never happen again. It's about taking that chance and not looking back and that's what I've been doing. I'm still doing that now. You're never destined a place at Celtic. It's such a big club, you're expected to win every game so I just try and do everything that I can for the club and for my team-mates and hopefully put on a good performance."

With four changes from the side that defeated Hibs 2-1 last time out, here’s who we think will start for Celtic vs Dundee United.

GK - Sam Johnstone

Wolves loanee continues his stint between the sticks.

RB - Colby Donovan

Academy product toasts his new deal with another start.

CB - Cameron Carter-Vickers

American defender makes starting comeback in place of Dane Murray.

CB - Liam Scales

Irishman retains place on left-hand-side of defence.

LB - Kieran Tierney

Might not play 90 amid a three-game week but likely to start.

CDM - Callum McGregor

The skipper is an instant selection barring a late injury or illness.

CM - Oliver Sorensen

Curveball ahead of Mika Baur? Maybe but plenty of games in the schedule and Dane provides some extra energy.

CM - Benjamin Nygren

Attack-minded Swede plays an advanced midfield role.

RW - Hasseim Hassan

Egyptian replaces striker Kasper Hogh in third change and sets stage for a new-look attack.

ST - Camilo Duran

Colombian forward moves out from the right to central striker instead of Hogh.

LW - Jota

A long-awaited first start in well over a year for the Portuguese star who is the fourth change ahead of Callum Osmand.

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