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Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Celtic will face significant challenges in their wide options for Saturday’s lunchtime kick-off against Ross County. The Hoops will travel to Dingwall with several key players doubtful or unavailable, leaving Rodgers with limited choices for his team selection.

Nicolas Kuhn, who missed Wednesday’s match after an injury in the warm-up, remains a doubt, while Daizen Maeda is also facing a race against time to be fit. Luis Palma is unavailable after the Honduran winger shared the heartbreaking news of his grandfather’s passing. Brendan Rodgers confirmed this live on Sky Sports.

This leaves Celtic with only one fit senior winger, South Korean Hyun-jun Yang, as James Forrest is already sidelined until February. The injury and availability crisis has left Rodgers with a headache, and he will need to get creative with his team selection.

One possible solution could be to deploy Mikey Johnston as a makeshift winger. Johnston has experience playing on the wing and has shown glimpses of versatility during his cameo appearances. Rodgers may also consider playing a two-striker formation, with Adam Idah and Kyogo Furuhashi both fit and available.

This would ease the pressure on the wings and allow Celtic to exploit Ross County’s backline with direct play. Kyogo’s versatility could see him start on the wing, offering pace and creativity. This would allow Idah to lead the line as the central striker.

The Celtic boss will need to balance the squad carefully with crucial games on the horizon, including Champions League ties and a packed domestic schedule. Saturday’s match offers an opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table, but it won’t be straightforward without key players in attack.

Rodgers will be hoping that his players can rise to the challenge and deliver a positive result. The Hoops have been in impressive form this season, and they will be looking to maintain their momentum despite the injury and availability crisis.

In other news, Celtic has confirmed the departure of Alexandro Bernabei to Internacional. The Argentine winger has joined the Brazilian club on a permanent deal, with the fee reportedly in the region of £3.7 million.

The transfer window is always a busy time for Celtic, and the Hoops are expected to make further signings before the end of the month. Rodgers has already hinted that he is looking to strengthen his squad, and it will be interesting to see who he brings in.

For now, the focus is on Saturday’s match against Ross County. The Hoops will be looking to deliver a positive result and maintain their lead at the top of the table. With the injury and availability crisis, it won’t be easy, but Rodgers will be hoping that his players can rise to the challenge.

Key points:

• Celtic will face significant challenges in their wide options for Saturday’s match against Ross County.
• Nicolas Kuhn, Daizen Maeda, and Luis Palma are all doubtful or unavailable, leaving Rodgers with limited choices.
• Hyun-jun Yang is the only fit senior winger, with James Forrest sidelined until February.
• Rodgers may deploy Mikey Johnston as a makeshift winger or play a two-striker formation with Adam Idah and Kyogo Furuhashi.
• The Celtic boss will need to balance the squad carefully with crucial games on the horizon.
• The Hoops will be