Ronny Delia is ready to ring the changes as he knocks Celtic into shape for the new season.
The Norwegian will lead his side into Europe in a fortnight’s time when Celtic travel to meet KR Reykjavic meaning that time is limited to turn around the shape of the side.
Deila has got 30 players with him at Celtic’s training camp in Austria and has started to put in place the changes that he wishes to implement to put his own stamp on the squad.
“I see a lot of very good football players, but there are some differences between how they play before and how we want them to play and that takes a little bit of time but we have made a good start,” he told the Celtic website.
“We would ideally have more time before the UEFA Champions League qualifiers but the boys are working hard every day so credit to them, some things are going a little bit slower than other things but I think we have come very far in a short space of time.
Deila added: “I’ve been talking to almost every player now so I’m starting to know them a little bit as people as well as players but they have a little bit to do physically after vacation, but also at the same time they need a little break after playing for so many months and we are going to play a lot of games until May.
“I think it’s very important that the players reflect on how they are doing. One of my big issues in coaching is that players have to take responsibility for themselves, to develop and be curious and want to learn.
“I will the try and get a culture in which they are able to see pictures after games, have good comments after games and that means both on and off the pitch. I think they know what’s expected now both on and off the pitch but it takes time to adapt.”
Deila’s first game in charge is on Thursday when Celtic take on Russian side FK Krasnodar.