ERIK, DEDRYCK POISED FOR GREEN LIGHT AGAINST CALEY

BRENDAN RODGERS is likely to continue with the twin central defensive partnership of Erik Sviatchenko and Dedryck Boyata against Caley Thistle in Inverness tonight.

Croatian Under-21 international Joze Simunovic, who sat out the 2-0 win over Hamilton Accies at the weekend, is still struggling with a leg injury.

Rejuvenated winger James Forrest – who didn’t last 10 minutes against Accies before limping off following a crunching tackle from Danny Redmond – is awaiting results of a scan on a knee, but is also likely to be sidelined.

Patrick Roberts is also struggling with a groin complaint and that could mean another first team appearance for Gary Mackay-Steven, who replaced Forrest on Saturday.

Caley boss Richie Foran will have to make a change in his defence with on-loan Jamie McCart unavailable to play against his parent club.

The reigning champions can stretch their lead at the top to 27 points over Aberdeen, who lost 1-0 to Hamilton Accies last night.

Celtic have won their last 21 games in the Premiership and are unbeaten in 32 domestic outings this season.