Dundee FC will begin the defence of their title when they host Celtic at Parkhead on Monday night (kick-off: 7.30pm). Martin O'Neill’s men will start the campaign in front of their home support, with the league’s annual flag day taking place ahead of the match as the Hoops celebrate their title success last season, with new signings Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh both in line for their first competitive starts. Their visitors, Dundee, will be hoping to build on an impressive first season under head coach Steven Pressley, though it is not yet clear how much the loss of key men Luke Graham and Billy Koumetio will affect their plans for the campaign. Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news: ## 1. Liam Scales - Celtic - SUSPENDED The Celtic centre-back is suspended for the league opener against Dundee after picking up 12 bookings in the last campaign. He'll also miss the match against Kilmarnock the following weekend.

2. Imari Samuels - Dundee - OUT The defender won't be available for at least the first month of the season as he continues his recovery from an MCL injury.

3. Callum Jones - Dundee - OUT The midfielder will miss the next five weeks of action after being forced to undergo surgery on an ankle injury last week.

4. Benjamin Nygren - Celtic - DOUBT The Sweden international returned from the World Cup with a small Achilles problem, and was ruled out of last weekend's final pre-season friendly against AC Milan. Manager Martin O'Neill expects him to be available, and is likely to update supporters closer to kick-off. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 9th in Premiership, 33 pts, 8W-9D-16L from 33 games, recent form WLWWL. Goals this season: 34 scored, 53 conceded (-19 goal difference). Title race: 37 points behind leaders Heart Of Midlothian.