Goodwin lost Kevin Holt and made five changes to his starting line-up on Wednesday. Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin admits his team selection considerations are being dominated by the need to avoid injuries as he prepares for his third game in a week.

Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin: "The players definitely weren't at 100% in terms of energy levels so the game plan had to be about conserving energy.

Celtic moved 16 points clear at the top of the Premiership table after a 2-0 home win over Dundee United. Goals from Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate gave the Hoops the win, on a night when Brendan Rodgers’ side produced another dominant performance at Paradise.