The Celtic supporters will be eagerly awaiting the team news as their team prepares to take on a high-flying Motherwell side today. Marco Tilio was Brendan Rodgers’ second signing since he returned to the club and arrived at Celtic with high expectations.
Celtic need a player to replace Liel Abada The right-wing position is one that Celtic are well stocked in. Before Liel Abada got injured, the Israeli would have been the man that the other squad members would be looking to displace. Celtic have Hyunjun Yang, James Forrest, and Robert Snodgrass. Australian national team assistant manager, Ufuk Talay, believes the 20-year-old winger will be a very good signing for the club.
Hyunjun Yang, James Forrest, and even Luis Palma are candidates for the position at Celtic. However, none have yet demonstrated enough to persuade Brendan Rodgers that they deserve to be selected first in place of Abada.
Will Marco Tilio play against Motherwell for Celtic?
He stands a good chance. The young Australian saw action for the first time for the green and white Hoops during a friendly last week against Ayr United.
Although by all accounts it wasn’t a polished performance, it was his first game back after suffering the unlucky injury in the preseason.
In an effort to contain Celtic’s offensive threat, Motherwell’s defense is sure to be tenacious, but Tilio might be the key to breaking down the Fir Park team’s defense.
No one has stepped forward to occupy that right-wing position while Liel Abada is still sidelined due to injury, so Tilio may get the chance this weekend. There is little doubt he might receive some playing time on Saturday, whether it is from the beginning or as a substitute.
Celtic XI vs. Motherwell, as predicted
GK: Scott Bain
DEF: Greg Taylor, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Liam Scales, Alistair Johnston
MID: Reo Hatate, Callum McGregor, Matt O’Riley
FW: James Forrest, Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda
I think Tilio will start on the bench and, if Celtic are looking comfortable, will get the last half hour against The Steelmen.
In other news, ‘Outstanding’: Peter Grant says 28-year-old didn’t get any credit for his performance vs Livingston
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