Celtic starting XI to face Al-Ahli in Como Cup
Brendan Rodgers' side face the reigning AFC Champions League holders in the 3/4th place match, and will be looking to sign off with a victory.
Alistair Johnston makes his first appearance of pre-season, with the Hoops getting set for the start of the Scottish Premiership campaign next Sunday.
Kick-off at the Guiseppe Sinigaglia Stadium tonight is 7.30pm and you can watch the match LIVE on .
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CELTIC: Sinisalo, Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Inamura, Bernardo, McCowan, Engels, Forrest, Kenny, Tilio.Subs: Schmeichel, Doohan, Rice, Scales, Nygren, Idah, Yang, Yamada, Osmand, Summers, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Murray, Donovan, Ralston, Welsh, Tierney
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