Monday 31 October 2016 20:53, UK
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says there is no reason why his side cannot get a positive result from their Champions League trip to Borussia Monchengladbach.
The Scottish champions sit bottom of Group C, which also includes Barcelona and Manchester City, having picked up just one point from their opening three fixtures.
Celtic were beaten 2-0 at home by Monchengladbach a fortnight ago but Rodgers is optimistic that a solid away display from his side could yield a more positive result.
"We didn't play so well in the last game and they probably played at a level they haven't played at for a number of weeks," said Rodgers.
"But, with that in mind, if we don't make errors, we can still take something from the game.
"It is about putting in a performance away from home and if we can do that, then we know we have a possibility of getting a good result.
"They reinforced that they are a very good side. The level they are developing over the last couple of years is a level we are trying to get to obviously over time.
"We are taking a couple of jumps up to that level. At this level there are very few opportunities and you have to take them, while remaining very solid and super competitive."
Kolo Toure, Jozo Simunovic and Leigh Griffiths have missed the trip to Germany with a combination of injury, fatigue and illness.
Rodgers said: "It is unfortunate but you can't control it. It is something that you can't worry about.
"You hope those players can get back as quick as they can but it is an on-going issue with Jozo and Kolo."
Rodgers added that he is optimistic Celtic can become regular qualifiers for the last-16 of the Champions League in the coming years.
"I would hope so yes," he said. "That's the process we're beginning.
"This is what this experience of this competition has given us, the chance to build towards that.
"The huge improvement that's been made domestically is a huge credit to the players and how well they've worked and how hard they've worked. And it's step by step.
"They've arrived into this level, in the toughest group in the competition, and of course it's been difficult for them.
"It's a major challenge for us but it's a great challenge to have.
"Each year we can arrive here we can improve on it and hopefully get to the latter stages consistently.
"Let's see how the next game goes and take it from there."
