Celtic squad for Motherwell revealed as Luke McCowan earns shot to test Brendan Rodgers theory

Rodgers rings the changes for Motherwell clash

New Bhoy makes the squad as Celtic boss targets winning start to 2023

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has named his squad for the cinch Premiership clash with Motherwell at Fir Park on Sunday.

New signing Yuki Kobayashi has been included in the squad after arriving from Vissel Kobe earlier this week.

Fellow January recruit Alistair Johnston is also in contention to make his debut, while there is a first call-up to the senior squad for young goalkeeper Luke McCowan.

The 19-year-old has impressed for the Celtic B team this season and has been rewarded with a place in the first-team squad.

Rodgers has made several changes to the team that started in the 2-2 draw with Rangers on Monday.

Joe Hart, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Carl Starfelt, Greg Taylor, Matt O'Riley, Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi have all been rested.

In their place come Kobayashi, Johnston, McCowan, Stephen Welsh, Moritz Jenz, Aaron Mooy and Giorgos Giakoumakis.

Celtic will be looking to make a winning start to 2023 after dropping points against Rangers in their last outing.

Motherwell will provide a stern test for the Hoops, having won their last two matches against Aberdeen and Dundee United.

The match will be played at Fir Park on Sunday, January 8, 2023, with kick-off at 3pm.