Celtic’s anticipated starting lineup against Queen’s Park includes three inexperienced players and two new acquisitions.

Celtic’s anticipated starting lineup against Queen’s Park includes three inexperienced players and two new acquisitions. Tonight, Celtic will participate in the inaugural preseason friendly of the 2025/26 season.

 

 

 

Brendan Rodgers’ team achieved a domestic double in their previous match; however, they will be even more enthusiastic now that Rangers are under new ownership and management. The Scottish Championship team will not be faced by all of the four new recruits that the

 

 

 

 

Hoops have made this summer, as they will return later than expected due to international obligations. This marks the inaugural match of Celtic’s 2025 preseason schedule, which includes matches against Newcastle United, Sporting CP, Cork City, and the Como Cup. 67 Hail Hail speculates on the potential starting lineup prior to the brief journey to The City Stadium. Celtic’s Predicted XI for the Match Against

 

 

 

 

Queen’s Park Ross Doohan Ross Doohan, the initial new acquisition to appear in the squad, returned to Celtic Park this summer after departing three years prior. Doohan will be selected, as Kasper Schmeichel and Viljami Sinisalo are unable to return until a later date due to their obligations to represent their respective countries. He will endeavour to establish a strong impression, despite the limited opportunities that will be available to him as the third choice.

 

 

 

 

Celtic B’s Colby Donovan is a highly regarded youth who participated in the first team’s preseason preparations in 2024. Rodgers holds him in high regard, and a match against second-tier opposition would serve as an effective indication of his current level. Dane Murray Dane Murray was on loan at Queen’s Park for the first half of the previous season before returning to Celtic.

 

 

 

 

He was a part of the team’s Champions League loss to Aston Villa. Murray is currently 22 years old, which means that he is no longer considered a juvenile prospect. He is aware that time is running out to secure a place in Rodgers’ plans. Although it is a preseason game, the centre-back perceives this as a significant occasion.

 

 

 

 

Auston Trusty Auston Trusty, who is currently in his second season with the club, will be eager to establish himself as a consistent starter for the Hoops. The £6m signing of the USMNT defender, who previously shared a rotational role with Liam Scales, will be eager to demonstrate that Celtic do not require a centre-back and that he is the ideal companion for Cameron Carter-Vickers.