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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers on fans' behaviour: Linfield visit is not a game I'm overly worried about

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is confident that the Champions League qualifier return game against Linfield tomorrow night at Celtic Park, where there will be around 1,500 Linfield fans, will pass off without incident.

"It is not a game that I am overly worried about in terms of behaviour," he said.

"The Celtic supporters in my time here have been absolutely amazing, home and away, travelled the world, support their team passionately and create a great atmosphere.

"The ones that travelled to Windsor Park behaved themselves and there was no drama.

"I try to think that supporters come to support their team and give their team the best support they possibly can.

"So if there is any message it is come, enjoy the game and behave yourself. It is as simple as that."

Rodgers revealed that left-back Emilio Izaguirre could be on his way out of Celtic Park.

He said: "Nothing to report on but there is maybe an opportunity for him to go elsewhere outside of Europe.

"It is something we will speak about to him and his agent and take it from there."