Interim manager Martin O’Neill must decide whether to stick with Kasper Schmeichel or hand the gloves to Viljami Sinisalo, as the Dane struggles for form. The return of Oxlade-Chamberlain is a welcome boost, though Arne Engels remains sidelined with an injury.
Celtic face a crucial period with four domestic matches in quick succession, including trips to Pittodrie and Ibrox, as they look to close the gap on Hearts in the title race.