Wilfried Nancy has named his Celtic team for this afternoon’s game against Livingston at the Set Fare Arena…
The Scottish Champions will be encouraged by the current scoreline at Easter Road, which means that Celtic could cut the gap at the top to three points with a win today and also turn around any Hearts goal difference advantage.
Celtic Goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel during the Scottish Premiership match between Dundee United and Celtic at Tannadice Park on December 17, 2025 in Dundee. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Nancy has named his team and there’s one surprise – Vil Sinisalo starts with Kasper Schmeichel dropping out. It remains to be seen why the Dane is not involved, perhaps illness?
Sinisalo starts behind a back three of Tony Ralston, Auston Trusty and Kieran Tierney.
Luke McCowan starts on the left with Yang on the right with Callum McGregor and Arne Engels occupying the central pairing. Benji Nygren and Daizen Maeda start behind Johnny Kenny as the lone striker.
On the bench for Celtic this afternoon are Doohan, Simpson-Pusey, Scales, Shin, Bernardo, Hatate, Murray, Forrest and Donovan.
There will likely be an update before kick-off from the Celtic manager in advance of kickoff to hear if there’s an issue with Kasper Schmeichel.
📋 Here is how we line up this afternoon ⤵️#LIVCEL | #CelticFC🍀 pic.twitter.com/feam67bCEO
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) December 27, 2025
Kick-off is at 3pm, COYBIG!
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