Celtic boss Ronny Deila is not sure what to expect from Dundee United on Sunday
Saturday 24 October 2015 13:49, UK
Celtic manager Ronny Deila is not sure what to expect from Dundee United on Sunday under their new boss Mixu Paatelainen.
The Hoops are looking to bounce back following a poor performance in the Europa League on Thursday when they were beaten 3-1 by Molde in Norway.
Deila's side will be aiming to consolidate their position at the top of the Scottish Premiership after returning to first place last weekend with a win at Motherwell.
Bottom of the table United have won just one league game this season, but Deila believes the team will be lifted by the arrival of a new manager.
"They have changed the manager so it's not so easy to say how they are coming into this game," Deila said.
"There's always a change when the new manager comes in.
"The club has been through a difficult situation but they still have talent in the side.
"It's going to be a difficult game. They have to fight to get points and we need the points to stay top of the league so it's going to be an exciting match on Sunday."
Deila confirmed he is delighted to have new signing Carlton Cole at the club, but he will not be available for the United match as he continues to recover from an injury he suffered during his trial period.
The former Stromsgodset boss said: "I'm very happy about that. He's an experienced player and has qualities that we are missing from the team.
"It's going to be exciting to see him play. He is not yet (ready to play). He has been injured so we need to get him up to his best fitness."
