ODSONNE Edouard returns to the Celtic starting XI for this afternoon’s (November 1) Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen at Hampden.

Neil Lennon side return to will look to extend their 34-game winning streak in domestic cup competition, and book their place in next month’s final against Hearts, one week on from their 3-3 draw against Aberdeen in the league.

Celtic are unbeaten against Derek McInnes’ in their last 10 meetings, having won eight and drawn two.

The defending champions come into today’s game three days on from an impressive display in the Europa League away to Lille. Edouard made his return in the 2-2 draw as a second-half substitute, and Neil Lennon has selected the Frenchman to lead the line today.

Nir Bitton, who also came on as a substitute in France to replace the injured Kristoffer Ajer, will start today in place of the Norwegian defender. The third and final change sees Tom Rogic, who assisted for two of the goals against the Dons last weekend, start ahead of Olivier Ntcham, who is amongst the substitutes.,

Kick-off at Hampden is 2:30 pm. All the pre-match build-up and live updates will be available on the official Celtic Twitter- @CelticFC

CELTIC: Bain; Duffy, Bitton, Brown, Christie, Rogic, Edouard, Elyounoussi, Frimpong, McGregor, Laxalt.
Subs: Barkas, Taylor, Griffiths, Ajeti, Klimala, Soro, Turnbull, Ntcham, Elhamed

Celtic starting XI to face Aberdeen in Scottish Cup semi-final