It was announced this morning that a Celtic developmental side were in London to take on Chelsea in a closed door game.

Kick off is scheduled for 12pm with the developmental lads in for a stern test.

While there will be no live coverage of the game, the Celtic Academy social media will be keeping everyone up to date with the scoreline.

The team Celtic have put out today is a very young bunch with a point to prove.

Some on the cusp of being in first team contention while others have to prove why they should also be considered.

Here is today’s starting XI:

📋 Here's how #CelticFC Reserves line up against @ChelseaFC U23s.

Live updates from 12noon on @CelticFCAcademy 📲 pic.twitter.com/GxGKsma5OP

— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) January 15, 2020

The first team get back to action on Saturday in the Scottish Cup when they make the short trip to Firhill.

Celtic have not played since their disappointing defeat to The Rangers at Parkhead. The whole team should be hungry to put that right and get off to a flyer in 2020.