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Ross County v Celtic: Team news for Wednesday's Premiership clash

Cristian Gamboa may return at right-back for Celtic in Dingwall
Image: Cristian Gamboa may return at right-back for Celtic in Dingwall

Celtic have no fresh injury concerns as they prepare for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership encounter with Ross County.

The Hoops travel to the Highlands looking to consolidate their four-point lead over main title challengers Aberdeen at the top of the league.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers spoke about the advantage of having a big squad following the League Cup semi-final victory over Glasgow neighbours Rangers on Sunday.

And with his team facing a run of 16 fixtures in the coming nine weeks, Rodgers is likely to make some changes, starting with the match against the Staggies.

Mikael Lustig may be rested with Cristian Gamboa coming in at right-back, while both Callum McGregor and Stuart Armstrong are pushing for a starting spot in midfield after impressing in recent substitute appearances.

Ross County striker Liam Boyce leaves the pitch after suffering a knee injury against St Johnstone
Image: Ross County striker Liam Boyce leaves the pitch after suffering a knee injury against St Johnstone

With James Forrest and Moussa Dembele both looking slightly jaded at Hampden, Rodgers may go with Patrick Roberts and Leigh Griffiths in attack.

Ross County boss Jim McIntyre has an unchanged squad from Saturday's 1-1 draw with Partick Thistle.

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Striker Liam Boyce has not played since the 2-0 reverse to St Johnstone on October 1, and he remains on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Midfielder Tim Chow completes a two-match suspension following his red card against Aberdeen.

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