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Dedryck Boyata says Celtic can't underestimate Anderlecht

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Dedryck Boyata says Celtic can't underestimate Anderlecht in the Champions League

Celtic defender Dedryck Boyata has warned his team-mates not underestimate Anderlecht in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Belgian champions are seventh in their domestic league and without a permanent manager after the departure of Rene Weiler.

Anderlecht lost their opening Champions League Group B game 3-0 at Bayern Munich, whilst Celtic were thrashed 5-0 at home by Paris Saint-Germain.

The Belgian side were in better form this weekend, winning 2-1 against Waasland-Beveren, and Boyata, who was born and raised in Brussels said: "We know we are not going to play against easy teams in our group.

PERTH, SCOTLAND - FEBRUARY 05:  Dedryck Boyata of Celtic controls the ball during the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between St Johnstone and Celtic
Image: Boyata's Celtic are top of the Scottish Premiership and are undefeated in their opening seven games

"Now we are playing Anderlecht, it is not like we are playing against the likes of Neymar but I come from Belgium, I know how big Anderlecht is.

"I know how hard it will be and all the players know how hard it will be. There is no easy opponent in the Champions League.

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Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says they must beat Anderlecht

"They are having a bad time right now but it doesn't mean anything.

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"It is a Champions League game and it is a very important game for both teams."