Two senior players axed: Celtic best possible XI v Motherwell

MIDFIELD

Scott Brown (Central-midfield) – Thrived as he usually does in the middle of an Old Firm battle, the Hoops skipper should continue to be a huge influence on the side for the rest of the season

Olivier Ntcham (Central-midfield) – The man of the match for the Hoops at Ibrox, the Frenchman helped repel the Rangers attacks and his partnership with Scott Brown should be maintained for as long as possible

Callum McGregor (Central-midfield) – Should keep his place in the side for his activities from penalty box to penalty box, which came increasingly to the fore in the win at Ibrox when the Bhoys dominated play

Tom Rogic (Attacking-midfield) – His sensational goal against Rangers means that he should keep his place in the team, he offers skills and guile that is practically unmatched in Scottish football, as the goal at Ibrox showed

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