Strachan On Maloney And Beattie For Celtic Changes

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has suggested that youngsters Craig Beattie and Shaun Maloney are pressing for a start against Rangers on Saturday.

Polish striker Maciej Zurawski has yet to impress for Celtic and could drop out for the visit to Ibrox.

"We are fortunate to have Beattie and Maloney who have done really well," Strachan told the club website.

"Time will tell if they can get a regular situation. The way they are playing, that might happen soon."

Beattie has scored in three of his last four appearances as a substitute and Maloney has caught the eye when given the chance.

The Celtic pair will lead the line for Scotland's Under-21s in Austria on Tuesday night.

But Scotland coach Rainer Bonhof was cautious about their chances of immediate first-team action at Celtic Park.

He said: "I am not sure but as long as they keep their shape I believe they will put Gordon Strachan under pressure.

"From what I have seen this season, when they have come in they have either scored or put in a great performance.

"When Maloney comes in he makes things run differently. So as long as Gordon has the opportunity to have them on the bench or try them in the starting line-up."

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