Predicted Celtic XI as Ange weighs up Rangers gamble repeat amid Aaron Mooy fitness race
The Australian midfielder is a double for the game at Ibrox with Matt O'Riley hoping for a start.
It's all about bragging rights as Celtic look to continue the positive momentum with a derby victory over Rangers as the club look to land a Treble.
With the Viaplay Cup already safely tucked away in the Celtic Park trophy cabinet and the Scottish Premiership title secured with last weekend's victory over Hearts, it's just the Scottish Cup Final meeting with Inverness Caledonian Thistle on June 3 that stands in Ange Postecoglou's way of a domestic clean sweep.
Rangers boss Michael Beale is looking to salvage something from the trophyless season and his first victory over Celtic since stepping into the hot seat would give the club a major boost. However, the Hoops can seal an unblemished record against their rivals if they avoid defeat when they cross the Glasgow divide.
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Postecoglou has stated that James Forrest, Stephen Welsh, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston are all out for the game. Aaron Mooy is touch and go for the game as he faces a late fitness test. But who will start the game? Record Sport takes a look.
Joe Hart
There is little doubt who will be between the sticks at Ibrox with Hart the undisputed number one at Celtic Park. He kept a clean sheet in the Scottish Cup semi-final and he will hope to keep the rivals locked out again.
(Image: SNS Group)1 of 11Anthony Ralston
Alistair Johnston's injury has left the door open for Ralston to enjoy an extended run in the team at right-back. He will look to use the showdown with Rangers to make a claim to become the first-choice right-back next term.
(Image: SNS Group)2 of 11Greg Taylor
There could be a case for Alexandro Bernabei to be handed a rare start, but Taylor brings plenty of derby day experience to the showdown. He is a major threat going forward for Ange Postecoglou but still capable of shutting out any threat defensively.
(Image: SNS Group)3 of 11Carl Starfelt
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The Swede has been a mainstay of the champions' backline this term and that looks set to continue at Ibrox. He will bring much-needed experience to the heart of the defence in the absence of Cameron Carter-Vickers.
4 of 11Yuki Kobayashi
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With Cameron Carter-Vickers and Stephen Welsh on the sidelines, the 22-year-old is set to made his Old Firm bow at Ibrox. The centre-back has filled the voice left by the American defender - who played his last game for the club this term in the Scottish Cup semi-final win over Rangers.
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