Celtic are missing several players due to injury as they prepare for the visit against table-topping Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

Neil Lennon must do without the services of Georgios Samaras, Derk Beorrigter, Anthony Stokes and Kris Commons.

Meanwhile James Forrest is to see a neurologist in an effort to overcome a sciatica problem.

Youngster Tony Watt will lead the line for the injury-ridden champions at Celtic Park.

Thistle manager Terry Butcher will look to in-form Billy Mckay to unlock the hosts' defence.

Mckay's exploits have led to the striker being called up by Northern Ireland for their forthcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Celtic: Forster; Matthews, Ambrose, Van Dijk, Izaguirre; Brown, Kayal, Rogic, Mulgrew; Amido, Watt

Inverness CT: Brill, Raven, Warren, Meekings, Shinnie, Foran, Draper, Doran, Vincent, Ross, Mckay