THE absence of a couple of key top-team stars from training suggests Brendan Rodgers is pondering significant changes to his starting line-up for the Premier Sports Cup clash with Falkirk on Sunday.
The Parkhead gaffer has a squad packed full of talent and plenty of mouths to feed when it comes to first-team experience.
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And there were no sightings of key defensive duo Cameron Carter-Vickers and Alistair Johnston at training at Lennoxtown today.
Rather than any injury, that’s likely to be a signal that the pair have been given some time off after their recent exertions for club and country.
Pictures of Alistair Johnston in Manchester emerged in the wake of the Hoops’ 5-1 win over Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night.
And while the club still have another full day of training to go through on Saturday, it appears increasingly likely that he and Carter-Vickers could be excused duty against Championship pacesetters Falkirk.
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New boy Auston Trusty is keen to get game time following his move from Sheffield United, and the same applies to Anthony Ralston at right back.
Rodgers may be keen to manufacture more opportunities for his squad players – at the same time as resting first team regulars ahead of some massive Champions League clashes.
And this weekend may be as good a time as any, with the likes of Barcelona loan signing Alex Valle also pushing for game time at left back.
Paulo Bernardo was unfortunate to be left out of the starting line-up against Slovan Bratislava after a starting show in the Old Firm win against Rangers while Adam Idah is in contention to start up front.
Luke McCowan is also pushing for game time after his first goal for the Hoops.
The likes of James Forrest and Luis Palma could have a role to play in the wide areas.
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