Celtic predicted XI tonight v Lille: Brown and Welsh start

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Celtic travel to Lille in the Europa League this evening looking to arrest a bad run of form by the famous club’s standards.

The Hoops haven’t won any of their last three games in all competitions, losing to Rangers and AC Milan, whilst Sunday saw them settle for a draw against Aberdeen.

Given the poor run of form, it’ll be interesting to see whether Neil Lennon mixes things up a bit tonight.

With the double-header against Sparta Prague to come in Europe, anything Celtic can claim against Lille would be a bonus.

Ahead of the tie, we had a look at the team which Lennon could call upon tonight.

In goals and back three

Vasilios Barkas has a back problem and with that in mind, he might not be risked this evening.

Scott Bain is a safe pair of hands and could come in for a rare start between the posts for Celtic.

Lennon could revert to a back three for this game.

Christopher Jullien is still injured so Kristoffer Ajer and Shane Duffy should continue at centre-back, with young Stephen Welsh coming in alongside the experienced duo.

Wing backs and midfield

Jeremie Frimpong should play at right-wing back with Diego Laxalt on the left.

In midfield, Scott Brown was left out at the weekend with Lennon preferring a 4-2-3-1 system against the Dons.

His experience could be vital this evening and he should come in alongside Olivier Ntcham and Callum McGregor.

In attack

Albian Ajeti will spearhead the Celtic attack and looks very much like the main man right now.

Leigh Griffiths scored against Aberdeen and it would be no surprise to see him earn a start against Lille this evening.

On his day the striker can be a real handful and he’ll hope to repay the faith shown in him by Lennon with a few more goals.