7 things we spotted at Celtic training as Callum McGregor posted missing with Rodgers opening Rangers XI auditions
The Celtic captain missed out on the session with Rangers just around the corner
It's a massive game for Celtic this weekend as they look to take a massive step towards another league crown.
But if they are to move 19 points clear of Rangers after derby day, they may have to do it the hard way with Callum McGregor missing out on the Lennoxtown session.
Brendan Rodgers boasts strength in depth and will be looking for his back-up brigade to step up should the skipper miss out on the showdown.
And there was plenty for the Hoops' boss to ponder with time ticking on his team selection for the Celtic Park blockbuster.
Record Sport takes a look at the training session.
Callum McGregor misses out
The skipper has been an ever-present against Rangers - but there is now a doubt over McGregor after he missed out at Lennoxtown. However, there is one more session left on Saturday for him to prove his fitness to Brendan Rodgers.
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If Callum McGregor misses out, who could replace him? Reo Hatate has previously been deployed in a deeper role with the captain missing - and could play there again on Sunday. He was in high spirits at training.
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Or could Brendan Rodgers roll the dice with young talent Jude Bonnar? The 18-year-old has made just one appearance so far this season but looked to catch the eye of the boss before derby day as he was put through his paces.
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Or how about 19-year-old midfielder Kyle Ure - who has captain the Celtic B team and who is now rubbing shoulders with the first-team. He is yet to make his first-team debut so a start would be unexpected - but his presence at training hints that he could be involved at Celtic Park.
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