Ismaila Soro: Last News

Celtic ’s Champions League opener looms large. The Israeli ace has checked into Parkhead after sealing a £3.5million move from Maccabi Petah Tikva and will meet up with his new manager Ange Postecoglou when the squad return to Lennoxtown today.

Christopher Jullien misses out for Celtic in the crucial Ne’er Day derby.The French centre-back smashed his knee against the post in the midweek win over Dundee United and was stretchered off after the clash with the woodwork.Nir Bitton instead starts against Rangers – and not Shane Duffy – alongside Kris Ajer as Neil Lennon sticks with his in-form strike pairing of Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths.The manager has also given the nod to Ismaila Soro, who scored against United, while captain Scott Brown starts on the bench.As expected, Vasilis Barkas remains in goal while Diego Laxalt and Jeremie Frimpong are the wingbacks for a game Celtic must win.If Rangers emerge victorious, they will open up a massive 19-point lead over their great

Neil Lennon 's suggestion he'll remain loyal to Celtic's tried and tested for the Scottish Cup Final. A Hoops side including fringe men Ismaila Soro, Conor Hazard and David Turnbull have helped turn the under-fire Premiership champions' fortunes in recent weeks.

Neil Lennon.Soro has been singled out for praise by the Parkhead manager, having made a sharp start to the pre-season training.The 22-year-old is currently at Loughborough University with the rest of the squad building up for the 2020 campaign and Lennon revealed the African is integrating nicely into the set up.Soro had no chances to impress last term.