Leigh Griffiths in line for Celtic's home clash with Inverness
Friday 4 November 2016 14:29, UK
Leigh Griffiths returns to the Celtic squad for Saturday's home match against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Last season's top scorer, who has found his first-team chances limited this term due to the form of Moussa Dembele, sat out the midweek draw with Borussia Monchengladbach due to a virus.
Central defender Jozo Simunovic, who was rested for the trip to Germany as boss Brendan Rodgers continues to monitor the Croat's fitness, is also back in contention for a start against Richie Foran's side.
However, fellow-defender Kolo Toure remains sidelined with an abductor problem, while Kieran Tierney faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on his damaged ankle ligaments on Thursday.
Former Manchester City central defender Dedryck Boyata was an unused substitute in Germany after months out with hamstring and muscle problems, and he could again figure on the Hoops bench at Celtic Park.
Inverness are the only team to have taken a point from the champions this season after a last-minute goal by Alex Fisher earned them a 2-2 draw at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium on September 19.
The English forward will not be involved this weekend however as he works his way back from a hamstring issue, joining Carl Tremarco (hamstring) and Aaron Doran (groin) on the sidelines.
But Owain Fon Williams has shaken off the injury that forced him out of the 3-3 draw against Hearts at the last minute. On-loan Billy King also returns after missing the draw with his parent club Hearts.
Ryan Esson (elbow) and Kevin McNaughton (Achilles) remain long-term absentees.
