Dundee Utd v Celtic Scottish Premier League Preview Bank -2012
Defender Gregory Vignal is still sidelined.
Celtic will be without winger James Forrest and Lassad through injury, while fellow forward Georgios Samaras is doubtful.
Striker Gary Hooper and midfielder Scott Brown, nursing niggling injuries, are in the squad but could be rested.
Manager Neil Lennon is expected to leave some of his first-choice players out of the trip to Tannadice to Ensure They are fit and fresh for Wednesday's Champions League game at home to Barcelona.
Celtic will ask for Scott Brown to be left out of the Scotland squad named When It is next week for the upcoming friendly away to Luxembourg.
The Scottish champions' captain has been battling a hip problem.
And Celtic manager Neil Lennon said: "Ideally, I would like him to be left out of That Because We have a heavy schedule of games.
"I think if there is an opportunity for him to have a break then we will be asking for that."
Dundee United manager Peter Houston: "These are always good games to be Involved in.
"In many ways, it's probably the right kind of fixture for us in the wake of our cup defeat to Hearts.
"It's not as though we're coming up against a smaller so-called club when we're expected to win being at Tannadice.
"We know it will be very apologetic against a really good Celtic side, but we've got to give it a go.
"I was more disappointed with the Manner In Which We lost to Hearts by not playing well like we know we can.
"But the players will not need motivation as Come Sunday there will be a big crowd and a good atmosphere to get them going."
"Tannadice is a brilliant venue, normally we take plenty of supporters up there, it is a cracking atmosphere and Usually it is a competitive game, so there will be no talk of Barcelona whatsoever.
"Hopefully the players who play will do well and we will see what's left after That
for Barcelona on Wednesday, but the priority is Dundee United.
"It is important That we get back to winning ways and get back to consistency.
"If the players needed any reminding About complacency They got it in spades last weekend.
"We had a frank discussion on Sunday and They know what is required if They Want to play at this club."
Bank Scottish Premier League
Match: Dundee Utd v Celtic
Date: Sunday 4th November -2012
Kick-off: 1245 BST
Venue: Tannadice Park, Dundee
Live / Repeat: Live
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