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Dundee v Celtic injury news: 2 out and 6 doubts as Brendan Rodgers mulls over major decision on trio

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Celtic head coach Brendan Rodgers have several decisions to make ahead of the clash with Dundee at Dens Park this weekend. Cr: Getty Images. | Getty ImagesHere is the latest team news ahead of Dundee v Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Dens Park this weekend.Celtic will aim to keep the pressure on league leaders Hearts at the top of the Scottish Premiership table when they visit Dundee at Dens Park this Sunday (kick-off: 12pm).Their last gasp 3-2 victory against Motherwell two weeks ago resulted in Brendan Rodgers’ side going within two points of the summit, as goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, Benjamin Nygren, and Daizen Maeda sealed a narrow win at Parkhead.As for their hosts, Steven Pressley’s side come into the game on the back of a 4-0 thrashing from Aberdeen - a team who had not scored a single league goal prior to their meeting with Dundee.



That defeat leaves the Dee in the relegation spots, and desperate for points, with just two points separating them from the bottom of the division.Celtic have a number of selection decisions to make ahead of the game, with Canadian international Alistair Johnston back in full training, and key man Maeda a doubt for the game after pulling out of international duty with a leg injury.Ahead of the game at Dens Park, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:1. Auston Trusty - Celtic - OUTHas suffered a setback in his bid to return from plantar fasciitis, and misses out on the trip to Dens Park. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images2.

A late decision will be made on his inclusion due to his international exertions. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group3. Benjamin Nygren - Celtic - RETURN TO STARTING XI?Came off the bench and scored in the 3-2 win over Motherwell, and will be hoping he has done enough to secure a place in Brendan Rodgers' starting XI against Dundee. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group4.