Proper-back Alistair Johnston says Celtic need one other quick begin to the season because the champions attempt to retain the Premiership title.
Brendan Rodgers’ aspect kicked off final time period with seven successive league wins and solely dropped 4 factors of their opening 16 video games as they charged clear on the prime.
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“Three factors rely now as a lot as they do on the finish of the season,” Canada worldwide Johnston informed Celtic TV.
“Once we look again ultimately season, we had a very good begin and that made a distinction come the tip of the season.
“In the event you do your work early you may take plenty of stress off, particularly when the season will get actually busy within the winter.
“We all know how vital it’s to come back out of the blocks robust, and this yr we now have Champions League qualifiers as nicely, so it is a huge month for us from the get-go.”
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Johnston says unfurling the league flag this weekend will give Celtic’s new signings “an understanding of what the minimal necessities are at this membership”.
He added: “It is also motivation from day one as a result of we wish to try this once more. You are anticipated to win trophies and that is what it is all about.”