The winger shone in the Hoops 5-1 demolition of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday night and once again caught the eye with his work rate off the ball

BRENDAN RODGERS insists Celtic are more prepared for the Champions League than ever before. The Hoops kick off their Euro campaign against Slovan Bratislava at home on Wednesday. It’s

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is wary of the threat posed by more than one familiar face when Falkirk visit Parkhead on Sunday. When the quarter-final draw was made, Rodgers spoke of his admiration for “great man” John McGlynn, who worked in the Celtic backroom staff during the Northern Irishman’s first spell in Glasgow.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers believes he has one of the best players in world football at his disposal when it comes to pressing the opposition. The Hoops kickstarted their Champions League campaign in impressive fashion on Wednesday night with a 5-1 victory over Slovan Bratislava at an electrified Parkhead.

His manager insists he could be unrivalled across world football at that skill and pinpointed one moment from the Champions League which highlights it. READ MORE: Two key Celtic men missing from training ahead of Falkirk Premier Sports Cup clash READ MORE: Henrik Larsson Celtic book announced as fans get chance to be unique part of it Rodgers said: "I would doubt there is anybody better in world football than Daizen Maeda in that context.