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Boruc back for Bhoys, McInnes facing major problems

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Celtic v St Johnstone preview

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Celtic play host to St Johnstone aiming to close the gap on league leaders Rangers.

Artur Boruc returns to the Celtic squad for the game at Parkhead after the goalkeeper was given compassionate leave to miss last week's Scottish Cup win over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.

Captain Scott Brown serves the second game of a three-match SPL ban while Jos Hooiveld and Glenn Loovens (both hamstring), Paddy McCourt (knee) and Shaun Maloney (tendinitis) have all trained this week and will be monitored.

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St Johnstone manager Derek McInnes could be without 12 players.

Martin Hardie, Kevin Rutkiewicz, Steven Anderson, Stuart McCaffrey, Graham Gartland, Murray Davidson, Andy Jackson, Peter MacDonald, Collin Samuel and Kevin Moon are all out through injury or illness while Steven Milne is doubtful.

In addition, on-loan striker Cillian Sheridan is not allowed to face his parent club but Saints' official website confirmed that the club have completed the signing until the end of the season of 19-year-old Josh Falkingham, who was with Leeds until the end of December, and he will be in the squad.

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