Celtic predicted line-ups for the Scottish Cup tie v Hearts

After defeating the Jambos 3-1 last time out in the league, attention now turns to a different competition in the Scottish Cup.

The Hoops will be hoping to progress past Robbie Neilson's men and reach the semi-finals for the second season running.

Ange Postecoglou has several decisions regarding team selection heading into the match, from injuries to players simply returning to form.

It is a crucial fixture for the Parkhead side as they look to keep their treble hopes alive.

Who will start at Tynecastle? Our writers have their say...

Sean Martin

Four changes in the last game... five in this one?

I reckon so. I'll back Joe Hart to retain his place even though I think the initial plan this season was for Benjamin Siegrist to take cup ties. In front of him let's go with two alterations to the back four: Alistair Johnston for Anthony Ralston and Greg Taylor for Alexandro Bernabei.

It'll be just the one change in midfield with Reo Hatate returning to the starting fold and Matt O'Riley dropping out. Ahead of them, Daizen Maeda's injury-enforced withdrawal in the match between these sides on Wednesday suggests that, even if he does regain fitness, he'll be on the bench.

In his place I'm hoping to see Sead Haksabanovic, fresh from a goalscoring cameo against the Jambos. That means a front three of the Montenegrin, Jota and Kyogo Furuhashi from the start for the first time in a competitive game since Shakhtar Donetsk away on September 14 last year.

Those three together might be more ideal against an ultra-defensive team - which Hearts are not - but don't bet against it working in this one all the same.

Sean's team: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor; McGregor, Hatate, Mooy; Jota, Kyogo, Haksabanovic

Tony Haggerty

It'll be all change from the midweek win. The domestic treble is on the line here and the Hoops won't want to leave the field harbouring any regrets.

Hart will remain in goal and  Johnston and Taylor will replace Ralston and Bernabei at right and left full-back respectively.

In the engine room Hatate will return at the expense of O'Riley and he will be deployed alongside Aaron Mooy and captain Callum McGregor.

The sight of Maeda in crutches was a very unwelcome one for every Celtic supporter - as well as Postecoglou. The Japanese winger was having a stormer before he was forced to leave the field injured after netting the equaliser against the Jambos.

That being said, it has opened a berth up for someone and that someone will be Haksabanovic. The Montenegrin curled home a fantastic clincher against Robbie Neilson's men and will be rewarded with a starting berth on the left wing.

Jota will be asked to provide the width on the right while Kyogo will charge through the middle hell-bent on grabbing his 26th goal of the season.

Tony's team: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor; McGregor, Hatate, Mooy; Jota, Kyogo, Haksabanovic

Aidan Macdonald

After a poor start in the game against Hearts the Hoops eventually turned things round to win the fixture pretty comfortably.

The substitutes once again played a crucial role in doing so and I think that, along with a return from injury, will allow Postecoglou to make five changes for Tynecastle.

Hart will begin the game between the sticks while the defence in front of him will see two out of the four players keep their places.

Johnston will come in to replace Ralston at right-back as the Canadian will be raring to go for his first Scottish Cup quarter-final. The central defensive partnership of Carter-Vickers and Starfelt will stay in situ. At left-back, Taylor will return from injury despite a solid performance in the last match from Bernabei.

McGregor will anchor the midfield and, in front of him, Mooy will remain in the middle of the park after providing an excellent assist against Hearts. Hatate will replace O'Riley in the other eight role.

In the front three, Haksabanovic must start after his phenomenal finish on Wednesday night. He will take the place of Liel Abada, who struggled to make an impact.

Kyogo will lead the line through the middle as he looks to increase his goal tally. Finally, Jota will start on the left to replace Maeda, who should not be risked even if he is available for the fixture.

Aidan's team: Hart; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Starfelt, Taylor; McGregor, Hatate, Mooy; Haksabanovic, Kyogo, Jota

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