Olivier Ntcham has been rewarded for his Lazio heroics with a starting slot as Celtic play Motherwell this afternoon.

The Hoops midfielder scored a stunning winner in the fifth minute of injury time to help his side to a famous 2-1 win in Rome last Thursday.

Boss Neil Lennon has now opted to rotate his squad slightly for the visit of Motherwell to Parkhead.

And Ntcham plays from the beginning as Celts look to hold onto top spot in the Scottish Premiership.

Meanwhile Jeremie Frimpong returns to the starting XI after missing the Europa League action last week as Hatem Abd Elhamed nurses an injury.

Ryan Christie drops out while Jonny Hayes continues at left-back ahead of Greg Taylor.

Starting XI: Forster, Frimpong, Jullien, Ajer, Hayes, Ntcham, Brown, Elyounoussi, McGregor, Forrest, Edouard.

Subs: Gordon, Taylor, Bitton, Bauer, Morgan, Christie, Rogic.