Euro rivals missing one more star
FROM BACK PAGE Santi Mina the latest to be ruled out the Parkhead showdown after limping off in Sunday’s draw with Real Sociedad.
Former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista is also crocked while Spain forward Rodrigo Moreno has been left behind as boss Marcelino says the frontman is knackered after a tough run of fixtures.
Valencia were already struggling for bodies before the bombshell over Roncaglia’s eligibility. Beaks broke the news the on-loan Celta Vigo ace has two matches left of a previous suspension still hanging over him from two seasons ago.
The Mestalla side are feeling the heat after a struggling season on the home front, languishing in eighth place in La Liga.
Marcelino has targeted victory in Glasgow but admitted his men are running on empty after a gruelling league and cup schedule in Spain.
Main man Mina is feeling the pace and hobbled off in the weekend goalless draw, with the big guns sweating on the results of a scan ahead of the return leg next week.
Roncaglia will be forced to sit out both matches against the Hoops.
Meanwhile, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has reminded his team that patience could be key against Valencia.
He said: “Patience is part of the game.
“You’re playing against good teams. Valencia have only lost four times all season in one of the best leagues in Europe. It’s about respecting that the opponent is a good side.”