Former Celtic striker Scott McDonald reckons the "shackles will be off" for the Hoops in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers.

Ange Postecoglou's side have won their last two matches against the Ibrox, including the League Cup final in February.

And McDonald reckons the Hoops will get the job at Hampden.

He told the Celtic View podcast: "These games are always about the moments, and it is if you can take those moments and take control and be ruthless.

"If you can you win this game, both teams will have moments in this game we seen in the last game it goes one way then the other.

"It is a bit like a boxing match in terms of that and working each other out. I expect Celtic to come out the blocks fast and be on the front foot and score that early goal.

"I can see goals aplenty in this, a lot of heart attacks and heart in mouth moments but I'm going to go 3-1 to the Hoops.

"I think the shackles are off after getting that victory at Celtic Park the other week.

"We've seen the levels rise and the performances go from there so I'm fully expecting a big performance from the boys."

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Meanwhile, Celtic loanee Osaze Urhoghide is reportedly set for a return to the Hoops in the summer despite current club KV Oostende having an option to buy included in the deal.

The Englishman, who joined the Parkhead side from Sheffield Wednesday in the summer of 2021, has made just one competitive appearance under Ange Postecoglou which came against Real Betis in the Europa League last season.

Belgian outlet Nieuwsblad claims that Oostende wanted to take up the option to buy the defender last summer "but could not afford" it and it is set to be the same case at the end of the current campaign.

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