Striker rejects draw ‘warning’

CELTIC striker Moussa Dembele claims their recent draw with Rangers was no “warning” ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup semi-finals.

The Ladbrokes Premiership champions were denied a fourth win over their Glasgow rivals this season when Clint Hill notched a late equaliser at Celtic Park last month.

But Dembele i nsists Celtic, who have drawn three of their last six league games, know they have to be at their best every week.

“The last result wasn’t a warning to us,” said the France U/21 international.

“We know that we have to play at 100% if we want to beat any side, not j ust Rangers — it could be Aberdeen or any team.

“We drew against Partick Thistle, too, but that doesn’t mean it’s a warning. It just means we have to make sure we are 100% at it in every game.”

Celtic are two Hampden victories away from winning the treble and the striker is determined to get over the line.

“We are very motivated to add to our silverware this season,” he said.

“This is the last trophy to complete the domestic set.

“We need it if we want to have the season we set out to have.

“There are still games to be played but we’ll do our best and we’ll give everything.

“We’ll go into it the same as we’ve gone into every game this season.

“It’s just another game of football.

“We go there ready to play, ready to fight, and we’ll do our best.

“The venue doesn’t matter, I’ll play football anywhere.”

Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.