Celtic starting XI to face Kilmarnock on Flag Day

As Celtic get their defence of the Scottish Premiership title underway this afternoon (Sunday), Brendan Rodgers has named his first starting XI of the season. Kasper Schmeichel will get his first experience of Celtic Park today, with the Danish keeper starting in goals for the Hoops. After reaching the semi-final of the Copa America with Canada and being named in the team of the tournament, Alistair Johnston starts at right back whilst James Forrest gets set to start on the wing in his 16th season with the Bhoys. Kick-off at Celtic Park today is 4.30pm and you can follow the build-up and all the match action on the club website’s Match Centre. MATCH CENTRE CELTIC: Schmeichel, A. Johnston, Scales, Carter-Vickers, Taylor, Hatate, O’Riley, McGregor, Kuhn, Kyogo, Forrest.Subs: Sinisalo, Palma, Yang, Holm, Iwata, Bernardo, Ralston, Welsh, M.Johnston