Celtic v Kilmarnock team news for Scottish Premiership clash

Celtic manager Ronny Deila has an unchanged squad at his disposal for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game against Kilmarnock.

The league leaders will again be without the versatile Charlie Mulgrew, who is back in training following a hamstring tendon injury, but is expected to return to action in the next two weeks.

Celtic were held to a 1-1 draw at Inverness on Saturday, and they have an opportunity to widen the gap at the top of the table to eight points with a victory over Killie. 

Winger Gary Mackay-Steven, midfielder Stuart Armstrong, striker Tony Stokes and fellow forward Kris Commons are all likely to start for Celtic.

Kilmarnock boss Gary Locke has no fresh injury concerns as he takes his squad to Celtic Park.

The Ayrshire side missed out on a top six place when they lost 2-1 to Aberdeen at Rugby Park on Sunday, but still require points to stay away from the playoff lottery.

Kilmarnock club captain Manuel Pascali is making progress with an ankle injury but the defender will not face the Hoops.

However, Locke does hope to have the Italian back in time for Killie's first post-split fixture later this month.

Defender Mark Connolly (broken collarbone), midfielder Jamie Hamill (ankle) and striker Michael Ngoo (ankle) also remain on the sidelines.