Simunovic hasn’t featured since the 5 0 demolition of Astana

Get daily updates directly to your inbox+ SubscribeThank you for subscribing!The international break is over and so approaches a huge week for Premiership champions Celtic as they embark on their European adventure while trying to maintain dominance over domestic rivals.With a substantial contingent from Brendan Rodgers ‘ squad off representing their respective nations over the past week, the manager has had limited time on his hands to prepare, firstly for Hamilton tonight http://contentbusters.net/uncategorized/far-from-being-the-spiritual-patriarch-of-the-gambino-crime/, and then the Champions League curtain raiser against Paris Saint Germain on Tuesday.The former Liverpool boss had barely got his feet under the table at Parkhead before being thrust into the ring with Barcelona in 2016, with a 7 0 loss at the Nou Camp the only real blot on an otherwise solid group stage effort last time out.Celtic star Callum McGregor not giving up on being part of Scotland’s World Cup pushSince then, the Hoops have swept all before them in Scotland on their way to an unbeaten treble and there can be no doubt that the team which takes to the field against PSG will be very much in Rodgers’ mould.He has retained all his key players from last season’s history making side, including Patrick Roberts, and made additions in the form of Jonny Hayes, Kundai Benyu, Odsonne Edouard and the impressive Olivier Ntcham.PSG, Bayern Munich and Anderlecht will represent a significant step up in quality to the sides Celtic faced in qualifying but there is a sense they can cause a shock or two against their illustrious opponents.But the with opening clash fast approaching, Rodgers is not without a decision or two to make to ensure he gets the best from his stars on Tuesday.Record Sport Online takes a closer look.Stick or twist?Celtic foes Paris Saint Germain unveil Kylian Mbappe ahead of Champions League crunchSince his arrival in Scotland, Rodgers has stuck religiously to a brand of possession based, high intensity, attacking football.The Champions League, quite clearly, presents an altogether different challenge to the Hoops than attempting to break down packed defences.PSG’s superstars will dominate the ball at Parkhead and a decision the boss will have to make is how far do Celtic sacrifice their attacking principles to keep one of the most expensively assembled forward lines in history at bay?Tickets for Celtic v PSG on sale at a staggering as touts try to fleece fansA blueprint the Northern Irishman may draw upon is the 3 3 draw with Manchester City last year in which his Hoops charges ruffled Pep Guardiola’s outfit with some relentless pressing.Some of the world’s greatest sides have come unstuck under the Celtic Park lights, and if the home side can combine the deafening noise from the crowd with that all action style then Neymar and co.Celtic negotiated their way through the qualifiers with a patched up defence as injuries to Jozo Simunovic, Dedryck Boyata and Erik Sviatchenko forced the manager into some tinkering at the back.Simunovic hasn’t featured since the 5 0 demolition of Astana last month and has struggled with a knee problem, with the suspicion being that Rodgers has therefore been reluctant to play him on plastic pitches in Kazakhstan and Kilmarnock.Celtic reveal Champions League group stage squad ahead of blockbuster opening clash with PSGA man Celtic fans will be hoping rises to the occasion on Tuesday is Olivier Ntcham.The midfielder has been a stand out thus far for the Hoops and offers a composure and passing ability which is invaluable at European level.When some of his teammates were losing their head during a frantic second half away to Astana, the Frenchman was a picture of calm and helped his colleagues through a rough patch, eagerly getting on the ball and dictating play.

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