Hoops waiting on trio

Celtic have several fresh injury problems ahead of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League clash at Hearts tomorrow.

Georgios Samaras is out with a thigh strain and Scott Brown, Darren O’Dea and Stephen McManus are all doubtful after picking up knocks during the 4-0 win over Falkirk on Wednesday.

Paul Hartley is fit to return from a hamstring injury but Shaun Maloney and John Kennedy are not ready despite resuming training.

Provisional squad: Boruc, Hinkel, O’Dea, McManus, Caldwell, Brown, Nakamura, Crosas, Hartley, McGeady, Vennegoor of Hesselink, McDonald, Wilson, Loovens, Naylor, McCourt, Ferry, Fox.