Livingston manager David Martindale has stated he is looking to take advantage of Celtic’s tough trip to Spain on Thursday, as they lost out 4-2 to the La Liga side.
As reported by the Daily Record, the Livi boss admitted that they go into the game looking to take points, with a possible advantage of Celtic’s quick turnaround since their trip to face Betis.
“Hopefully, everybody has told them how horrific the park is, and they are looking forward to it.
“Within these four walls, we are expecting to go and try and pick points up on Sunday.
“I have got to try and use every advantage I have got. The park is obviously horrific, which helps us.
“But, listen, they have played a hard European game. And from my point of view, the game went very well in our favour. Because it was a really, really difficult game for Celtic, albeit they were very, very good in moments of the game.
“But the way the game went, you could see they were putting a lot into the game, there was a lot of energy, and the temperature obviously [didn’t help].
“I don’t know when they travelled back. But all these factors and variables can only help us on Sunday. And we have got to try and use that to our advantage.”
Livingston has been a tricky place to go for Celtic and off the back of a tough away tie in Europe, it adds some possible unneeded issues with an already injury-hit squad.
Postecoglou will be hopeful that some of the injured and unfit players will come back into the fold for this weekend’s league fixture as the Hoops looked to make it two wins on the bounce in the league.
Of course, the pitch and European fixture will make things a little more challenging. However, the former Socceroos coach is adamant he will be looking for no excuses and the three points to take back to Glasgow.
