Talking points as Premiership prepares for international break

Celtic bounced back from defeat by Falkirk with a stirring 3-2 victory at home to Besiktas in the Europa League.

Earlier on Thursday, injury ravaged Hearts lost 3-1 to Thun in Switzerland.

As such, both Scottish sides play their Premiership fixtures on Sunday.

Rangers' result the night before will either offer encouragement or added pressure, with leaders Celtic four points clear of Rangers and the same margin of points between second place and Hearts as things stand.

With one win now in seven games and with 10 first-team players missing on Thursday, Wouter Vrancken and his squad are desperate for the respite provided by the international break.