Celtic leave Egypt international Haitham Hassan out of squad to face Kilmarnock

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill has named his starting XI for the Scottish league meeting with Kilmarnock, with Egypt international Haitham Hassan absent from the squad.

No reason has yet been given for Hassan’s omission from the matchday selection.

The fixture, which takes place shortly, is Celtic’s 13th league match of the season. O’Neill has selected Sam Johnstone in goal, with a back four of Kieran Tierney, Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers and Colby Donovan.

Mika Power and Callum McGregor will form the midfield, while Jota, Benjamin Nygren and Camilo Duran will operate in support of striker Kasper Høgh.

Celtic begin the match at the top of the Scottish league table with 28 points. They hold a one-point advantage over second-placed Rangers.

Kilmarnock are bottom of the table with nine points.

Celtic starting XI: Sam Johnstone; Kieran Tierney, Liam Scales, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Colby Donovan; Mika Power, Callum McGregor; Jota, Benjamin Nygren, Camilo Duran; Kasper Høgh.