Celtic currently sit on one point picked up on the road against Red Star Belgrade last midweek, while Braga have three points on the board after a fine 1-0 home win over Feyenoord on match-day one.
Brendan Rodgers’ side will be boosted by the news that the scheduled silent protest, which would have significantly dampened the atmosphere, has been called off after the Celtic Board reached out to the various Celtic supporter organisations last week to arrange a meeting next Monday to discuss the collective concerns of the Celtic support after a dreadful transfer window and a disgraceful Champions League play-off elimination to Kairat.
Reo Hatate is back in contention after sitting out the goalless draw against Hibs at the weekend after feeling a tightness in his hamstring in Belgrade. Colby Donovan was rested at the weekend after Brendan Rodgers explained his game-time would have to be managed after two matches for the Scotland U19s and three starts for the Celtic first team. The 19 year old is in contention to start this evening. Auston Trusty has returned to training but this evening with be too soon for the American defender, while Alistair Johnston remains sidelined but is now scheduled to re-join the group in training after the international break.
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Lasse Koslowski and Mark Borsch have been appointed as Stieler’s linesman and Timo Gerach will act as the fourth official with the four officials coming from Germany.
German referee Christian Dingert will operate VAR, with Dutchman Pol van Boekel assisting Dingert as his AVAR.
Kick-off Time
Remember it’s an early 5.45pm kick-off, not ideal for everyone but worth making the effort and at least you’ll be home a little bit earlier.
Where to Watch
Celtic v Sporting Braga is live on TNT Sports 2 with the programme starting at 5pm. You can listen to the match on BBC Radio Scotland and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra.
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