Celtic predicted XI vs St Mirren: Martin O’Neill axes Tomas Cvancara
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(Credit: Imago) Celtic predicted XI vs St Mirren: Martin O’Neill axes Tomas Cvancara Fri 10 April 2026 15:45, UK Celtic are set to take on St Mirren on Saturday in a crucial clash in the Scottish Premiership.The Hoops could leapfrog both Rangers and Hearts with a victory and go top of the table if the Jambos lost to Motherwell, while Danny Rohl’s men face Falkirk on Sunday.However, a defeat would potentially see Martin O’Neill’s side all but out of the title race.With St Mirren in dire need of a win as they fight to stay in the division, the Buddies are unlikely to give up the points easily.As a result, Kelechi Iheanacho will surely be recalled to the starting XI after his goal against Dundee last weekend in a massive Celtic match. ⚽ Celtic Matchday ⚽ >Team news, line-ups, expert previews and verdicts, and tactical analysis for every Hoops fixture. VISIT THE CELTIC MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Kelechi Iheanacho could be difference maker vs St Mirren Iheanacho has had a difficult season at Celtic to date.The striker has struggled with injuries and finally made his comeback to the pitch in the Scottish Premiership last month.Kelechi Iheanacho’s Celtic careerAppearances 16Goals 4Assists 1Iheanacho’s Celtic career has been plagued by injuriesLast weekend, he finally got his first goal since October as he netted the winner against Dundee last weekend.As a result, O’Neill has to reward him with a start, even if he can only play sixty minutes of the match.Therefore, Football Insider expects Viljami Sinisalo to remain in goal, Colby Donovan to stay as right-back, while Marcelo Saracchi comes in at left-back.In the centre of defence, Liam Scales and Auston Trusty keep their places.Credit: Breaking MediaInto midfield and Reo Hatate comes in for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, partnering Callum McGregor, while Benjamin Nygren remains as the attacking midfielder.Both Daizen Maeda and Hyun-Jun Yang remain on the wings, while Iheanacho comes in for Tomas Cvancara up top.Could Iheanacho stay at Celtic for the upcoming season?Former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider that Iheanacho could stay at Celtic if he fires them to the Scottish Premiership title.Currently, the striker is on track to leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.However, if he proves his value in the final games of the season, there is every chance a new deal could be offered.This is especially true if his goals prove to be the difference in Celtic’s ongoing title race.Nevertheless, with a new manager expected in the summer, it remains to be seen what the future holds for Iheanacho.