Brendan Rodgers has been chatting with the media as his aspect put together for his or her first Europa League league stage sport in opposition to Pink Star.
Listed here are the details from his information convention:
Rodgers stresses his aspect “have to maneuver on” from the frustration of lacking out on the Champions League this season and is assured they’ll “do properly” within the Europa League.
Regardless of unrest among the many Celtic assist in the direction of the membership’s board, the supervisor believes the followers will “concentrate on the soccer” tomorrow evening and stays hopeful “we’ll all come collectively” sooner or later.
After a aggressive show in final season’s Champions League, Rodgers desires Celtic to “have an actual good go” within the Europa League.
However the Northern Irishman is not wanting too far forward within the competitors, insisting “you need to earn the fitting” to take action “by profitable video games”.
Rodgers provides a win tomorrow evening could be “step one” on their European journey however admits he is “not placing an excessive amount of emphasis on it”.
Rodgers feels Pink Star can be “an actual good take a look at” however believes his aspect are “up for the problem”.
Regardless of Anthony Ralston being again in coaching, Rodgers says he would have “no hesitation” throwing Colby Donovan in from the beginning tomorrow evening and praised the 19-year-old’s mindset.
The Celtic supervisor is anticipating an intense ambiance in Serbia however is urging his gamers to “embrace it”, including he’ll have to maintain his half-time discuss temporary given the lengthy stroll from the dressing room to the pitch.
Crew information: Ralston is again in coaching whereas Auston Trusty will be a part of the squad on Friday.