Celtic assistant manager John Collins says that boss Ronny Deila is leaving nothing to chance for the Bhoys' Europa League tie against Inter.

The Italians travel to Celtic Park for the first leg of the last 32 tie on Thursday before then hosting the Scottish champions at the San Siro for the return.




The Bhoys, who slipped into the Europa League after falling out of the Champions League at the qualifying stage, are keen to show they can mix it with Europe's elite and Collins says Deila is making sure the team are fully prepared.

 


The assistant boss told a press conference: "He is very thorough in his preparation and leaves nothing to chance, [it is] all about the detail.

"That's his biggest asset. He also puts in a lot of work on and off the training pitch, he's very much hands on."

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Collins knows that Celtic will be judged on the progress they have made this season over the two legs against Roberto Mancini's side.

"It’s easy to talk, but we will be judged after the two games. But we know we are playing well and with confidence.

"It will be a challenge for us. To win the tie we will have to play very well in both games, but we are more than capable of that", Collins added.

Celtic warmed up for the Europa League tie by beating St Johnstone in Scottish Premiership action at the weekend, while Inter ran out winners against Atalanta in Serie A.

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