SHORT MEMORIES

came in the shape of Anderlecht losing 2-1 to Bayern Munich, a result which leaves Rodgers’ side three points ahead of the Belgian champions in pursuit of third place in the group and qualification for the last 32 of the Europa League. The teams meet in Glasgow on 5 December when a draw, or even a defeat of less than 3-0, will suffice for Celtic.

“We will try to win the game,” said Gordon. “It’s at home and we know what we have to do. We want to win the game in its own right and put in a performance, like we did in the last home game against Bayern. If we can do that, we can give ourselves every opportunity to win the game.

“There are still going to be some excellent teams in the Europa League. But if we can put ourselves in the position to still be in Europe next year, then it’s probably a job well done coming out of this Champions League group.”

Before then, Celtic will hope to have the first piece

CRAIG GORDON of domestic silverware of the season bedecked in green and white ribbons when they face Motherwell in the Betfred Cup final at Hampden on Sunday. Gordon is confident the PSG mauling will have no detrimental effect on their preparations or mindset.

“No, not at all,” he said. “If anything, that will be a positive – going into a cup final. There is no point in going over the PSG game too much. We will have a few days’ recovery, get back into training and organise ourselves. We will be ready for Sunday. I don’t think it will have a bearing either way. It’s a different game, it’s a cup final and one we want to win. I don’t think anyone will be thinking of what happened in Paris when we walk out at Hampden.”

“I don’t think anyone will be thinking of what happened in Paris when we walk out at Hampden”