Has Celtic Just Dropped Major Starting XI Hint?

Brendan Rodgers has a golden opportunity to hand Luke McCowan his first start for Celtic tonight when they take on St Johnstone at McDiarmid Park.

With Celtic’s crucial Champions League tie against Borussia Dortmund looming, this could be the perfect moment to rotate the squad and give McCowan the nod.

McCowan, who joined from Dundee this summer, has been a reliable option off the bench so far and recently made a big impact by scoring against Hearts. His energy and creativity could be just what Celtic need to break down a struggling St Johnstone side.

Given that St Johnstone are sitting near the bottom of the Premiership, with just one win all season, Rodgers can afford to rest some key midfielders like Callum McGregor and Reo Hatate. McCowan’s introduction would help keep those players fresh for the tougher fixture against Dortmund. Plus, his goal-scoring instincts and ability to find space in tight areas make him a great fit for a match where Celtic are likely to dominate possession.

There’s even been some hint from the club itself that McCowan might be involved tonight. The fact that he’s included in the matchday graphic released ahead of the Game could be a subtle clue from the club that he’s in contention to start.

If so, it would be a well-deserved reward for his recent performances and a chance for him to step up and stake a claim for more regular minutes.

So many people are fixated on Dortmund with some fans already on their way to Germany but we can’t take our eyes off the ball this evening.