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Celtic v Motherwell injury news: 10 out and 3 doubts with Brendan Rodgers set to make decision on duo

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Celtic and Motherwell both have injury worries ahead of their Scottish Premiership clash at Parkhead this weekend. Cr: Getty Images. | Getty ImagesHere is the latest team news ahead of Celtic v Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership this weekend.Celtic will hope to return to winning ways when they welcome unbeaten Motherwell to Parkhead in the Scottish Premiership on Sunday (kick-off: 3pm).Brendan Rodgers’ side have drawn blanks in their last two games, with the frontline misfiring in both the 0-0 league draw with Hibs last weekend, and the 2-0 defeat to Braga in the Europa League on Thursday night.



Last weekend’s 2-0 win over Aberdeen made it six games unbeaten in the Scottish Premiership - though, with five draws previously, the Danish boss will hope to turn those impressive early performances into more wins.Both sides have their injury worries ahead of the game, and Rodgers has much to consider when it comes to his starting line-up. Paul McGinn - Motherwell - OUTThe Motherwell captain is making good progress in his return from injury but, as per head coach Jens Berthel Askou, the clash with Celtic will likely come "too early" for the defender. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group3.

Marcelo Saracchi - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?Came off the bench at half-time against Braga, and will be pushing for a return to the Celtic starting XI. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group4. Elijah Just - Motherwell - DOUBTMotherwell head coach Jens Berthel Askou said the attacker was "doing better" following his recent injury, though there was no confirmed timeline for a return.