Anthony Ralston is in a fitness sweat to return for Celtic against Hibs.

The full-back is a possible doubt for the trip to Easter Road having missed the match against St Johnstone through injury.

Ralston had been forced off against Livingston with a suspected back problem.

Reo Hatate deputised at right-back and netted twice against the Perth Saints.

Fellow full-back Josip Juranovic is also thought to be unlikely to feature for Celtic after returning from international duty at the World Cup with Croatia.

On Ralston, Postecoglou commented: "We will see. There was improvement yesterday and there was improvement today. We obviously have an extra day's break for this game, so we will assess it as we go along."

And discussing Juranovic, the Celtic boss added: "It is unlikely. He will get back but because he had a minor injury as well, he probably hasn't done too much. We will assess him when he gets in but I think it is unlikely."

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Meanwhile, James McCarthy remains sidelined with a hamstring problem with Stephen Welsh out with a niggling injury.

Hibs midfielder Jaks Doyle-Hayes won' feature due to an ankle problem with Martin Boyle, Lewis Miller and Mykola Kukharevych all sidelined with knee issues.

Celtic team news

Anthony Ralston is battling to overcome a back knock while fellow Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic is unlikely to feature yet following his return from World Cup duty. James McCarthy (hamstring) and defender Stephen Welsh (niggle) remain out.

Hibs team news

Hibernian will remain without injured midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes (ankle), forwards Martin Boyle and Mykola Kukharevych and right-back Lewis Miller (all knee).

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