Charlie Mulgrew says there is no Champions League excuses for Celtic’s poor domestic form.
Saturday’s 1-0 defeat from Inverness Caley meant that Neil Lennon’s side had picked up just one point from their last three matches.
That defeat prompted some unrest among supporters who are more concerned than angry about stuttering home form.
Mulgrew has played more matches than any other outfield player but won’t use fatigue as an excuse for poor results and performances.
“There have been a lot of games, but as a player you want to be involved in as many as you can at the highest level possible,” he said. “There is no complaining about playing too many games when you are involved in the Champions League, we have got a big enough squad to do it and we are enjoying it.
“Of course it is high intensity in the Champions League. Against Barcelona, a lot went into the defensive side of it and it was very demanding both physically and mentally. But it’s where we want to be and we’re not complaining.
“You wouldn’t sacrifice the Champions League for anything else. A few things haven’t gone our way after the Champions League games, but I’m sure we can turn it around.
“It might be a factor in the poor results we’ve had immediately after some Champions League games, but I’m not using it as an excuse. On Saturday, we just didn’t take our chances. That’s how simple it was. If we had taken them, it might have been a comfortable day for us.
“It makes the game at Hearts even more important for us now. It’s always a hard game there, always a great atmosphere and we are looking forward to it. Hearts will be pumped up for it and we will be as well.”
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