Charlie Mulgrew is OUT of Celtic's vital Champions League third-round, first-leg qualifier against Qarabag with a minor knee injury.

The Scotland international picked up the knock during the 2-0 friendly victory over Rennes at Parkhead last weekend.

His absence on Wednesday night will be a huge blow to Celtic manager Ronny Deila, who is likely to recall Emilio Izaguirre to play at left-back against the Azerbaijani champions.

Kris Commons returns to the squad following a broken toe. Gary Mackay-Steven has shaken off illness to be available with Callum McGregor the only other absentee as he builds up fitness following an ankle break.