Balde set to start for Bhoys
Manager Gordon Strachan, who spoke to the 29-year-old after his proposed move to Marseille broke down, has little choice but to name him in central defence when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Saturday.
The Scot only has Stephen McManus, Balde and 18-year-old Darren O’Dea available while Stan Varga, Chris Sutton, Adam Virgo and John Kennedy recover their fitness.