It’s a far cry from what we wanted but tonight’s game in the San Siro is a dead rubber with nothing to play for but pride.
The Europa League has passed us by and we have nobody to blame but ourselves.
These two games serve little purpose from a Hoops perspective. A win, while morale-boosting would not be as sweet because we’re already out. A heavy loss and it just continues our pitiful form.
It does give Neil Lennon the opportunity to bring in some players who wouldn’t have played otherwise. We still expect a strong side and doubt many youngsters will get the nod but the likes of Greg Taylor and David Turnbull could see game time..
Early Team News.
Moi is out of the game and has been left at home. Shane Duffy is a doubt after picking up a knock during the final training session before the flight on Wednesday.
James Forrest is the only long term injury still on the sidelines.
Milan will fancy racking up a high score, it’s up to Celtic to stifle them and build from the back. Stop the silly mistakes and work as a team.
Even the most optimistic of fans won’t be looking forward to this one. For most, it’s all about Sunday against St Johnstone.
Milan need the points. If the Hoops go into this guns blazing. The score could be big, 5-2 Milan. Celtic could not have picked a worse time to come back (go to) in Milan.