Luke McCowan has had a measured start to his Celtic career after his deadline-day switch from Dundee for a reported £1m.
However, an injury to captain Callum McGregor gave the 26-year-old midfielder his first league start for his new employers – and he did not disappoint.
McCowan, who revealed he has been using a mindset coach to get himself ready for games since long before his move to Celtic, bagged the opening goal against Motherwell on Sunday.
Manager Rodgers has hinted that McGregor could be fit enough for a midweek return, but McCowan may again get the chance to prove he belongs in the starting line-up as his former teammates arrive in the east end of Glasgow.
The Scot’s upward trajectory has coincided with, and contributed to, a downward spiral for former manager Tony Docherty, with fan disquiet building after a run of one win in their latest eight outings, albeit that came in their own latest away trip to Motherwell.
Dundee have failed to beat Celtic in 43 meetings since a 2-0 win at Celtic Park in April 2001, losing their latest 10 in a row.
The last thing Docherty would want is for his former protege to put in another impressive performance to help continue that dismal run.
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