GLASGOW, Scotland — Celtic go face Hibernian today for dem first game since dem win title at Dundee United two weeks ago. With 60,000 fans expected to fill Parkhead, dis match go give fans chance to celebrate deir beloved team after two away games.
De victory over Dundee United was sweet, and now, apart from celebrating dem title winners, Celtic get motivation to chase a potential treble as dem prepare for Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen next week.
Manager Brendan Rodgers dey likely to mix up hin starting XI against Hibs, as he go rest some key players for next week’s big clash. According to 67 Hail Hail, dem predicted XI show say some fringe players go get chance to shine today.
“Winning the game is still very important, but we go make just two changes from de squad we send to Ibrox last Sunday,” Rodgers talk. “Injury issues mean we no fit make plenty changes, but we go bring back some guys for dem first starts.”
Dis go include Paulo Bernardo, who dey return from injury, plus young striker Adam Idah, who keep him starting spot after hin goal against Rangers. Dem also dey expect fresh talent from Celtic B, as a young forward with 29 goals dis season fit make im first team debut off de bench.
Manager Rodgers don confirm say four players no go fit play against Hibs today. He tell Celtic TV, “Ali [Johnston] dey out, but we go check am for midweek against Aberdeen. Cam [Carter-Vickers] still dey out; we dey target St Mirren match for am. We dey stick to de original plan with dose two.”
“Nicolas don get injury recently,” e add, “He jump for header and collect five stitches, but he dey fit to play and don train well dis week. We dey expect spirit of a warrior from him tomorrow.”
Rodgers conclude, “We go need to be careful with Kasper; we go check how hin shoulder don dey respond later before deciding who go play.” De fans dey ready to support dem team and celebrate dem achievement, make dem noise, and enjoy dis sweet moment.”
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