It's another huge European night in the east end of Glasgow as the Serie A superstars come to town.
is back in Glasgow’s east end and supporters will be hoping it will end better than the last time he stood in the dugout for UEFA’s top tournament.
But Celtic defeated the Italian outfit in both games when they met in the Europa League three years ago under Neil Lennon with the Hoops winning 2-1 home and away. They are now under a bit of pressure to get a positive result following defeat in their opener in Rotterdam but have a good record on matchday two in the Champions League.
Absolutely and that’s what can spook an opponent. You can be a really calm player but I’ve not seen a player who, under real pressure from a crowd and players doubling up against him, copes comfortably with that - and the whole idea is to make it as uncomfortable as we can.Celtic have a real chance to light a fire under their Champions League campaign as Lazio come to town struggling for form and sitting 14th in Serie A.
UEFA beaks will be watching Parkhead tonight for the visit if the Italians and club chiefs have urged supporters to leave the fireworks to the action on the pitch. Celtic - along with numerous clubs around the continent - have been hit by several fines over the last 10 years totalling up to more than £250,000 for pyro and banners.Liverpool star Phillips was drafted in on an emergency loan and this situation fits the bill with Gustaf Lagerbielke banned and Cameron Carter-Vickers injured. The centre back has played just a half against Dundee and 30 minutes against Motherwell but will be needed to keep tabs on one of European’s most deadly front men.
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