Leigh Griffiths wants to play his part in another huge European night at Celtic Park.
Twelve months ago the striker scored a first half double against Hapoel Beer Sheva that set the hoops on their way into the group stage of the competition.
Griffiths has still to play a full 90 minutes this season but with Moussa Dembele out injured for the rest of the month Brendan Rodgers will turn to the former Hibs striker to get Celtic past Astana.
???? LG: “It makes or breaks our season. Just having the #UCL back at Celtic Park last season was massive for everyone involved.” #UCL
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) August 15, 2017
???? LG. “Everyone’s on a real high when we’re in the #UCL. If we can get to the group stages it makes the start of the season worthwhile.”
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) August 15, 2017
???? LG: “I don’t think about losing, we as a club don’t think about losing. I’m thinking of #UCL group stages.”
— Celtic Football Club (@celticfc) August 15, 2017
A fully fit Griffiths taking part in training today was warmly welcomed by the Celtic support as they wait anxiously for tomorrow’s match.
The chances of Patrick Roberts signing before 11pm tonight look remote with Brendan Rodgers going into the two matches without three key players from last season’s treble success.
Rodgers recently described Dedryck Boyata as his first choice central defender but with the Belgian injured it looks like Nir Bitton will be played in defence alongside Jozo Simunovic.
