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Celtic captain Callum McGregor is ready for the challenge of facing Aston Villa at the iconic Villa Park, describing the match as a chance to deliver a strong performance and finish the Champions League group stage on a high.
With Celtic already through to the Champions League play-offs, the Captain stressed the importance of continuing to push forward and improve their position in the standings.
“We are now looking up the table, and that has to be the aim for the players.” McGregor said.
“They are an ambitious group. We always try to push each other every single day, and this is another big opportunity as well.
“You come to a stadium like this (Villa Park), you want to perform well, perform strong, and show what you can do. That’s very much the motivation for the group.
“You’re looking up the table, you’ve got the play-off games coming, and you want to arrive into that in the best possible shape as well.”
McGregor will come up against a familiar face in Villa captain John McGinn, with the two having shared many memorable moments on the international stage. Despite their camaraderie, both players will be focused on securing victory for their respective teams.
“Obviously he will want to win, and I will want to win.” McGregor said.
“I’ve played with John for a number of years at international level. He’s a great guy and a great player as well.
“Both will be desperate to win the game.”
One of the key storylines heading into the match is the return of Jota to the Celtic squad. McGregor expressed his delight at the Portuguese winger’s return and the boost it brings to the team despite the winger being ineligible for tomorrow night’s match at Villa Park.
“There’s been a big buzz about him coming back.” the Captain said.
“He was immense the first time around, but the most important part now is the football.
“Having spoken to him over the last couple of days, he’s super hungry to come back and make his time even stronger here as well.
“It’s always good to see players come with a point to prove and want to be successful. Once we get all the pleasantries out the way, it’s down to football. He’s a top player who wants to work hard for the team.
“We will certainly be doing our maximum to get the most out of him and the rest of the players and have a strong second half of the season.”
Watch the full interview with Callum McGregor now on Celtic TV.
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[@craig9711]

He’s going to be our manager one day

[@thistleproductions6431]

Yeah I think Calum would be a great manager in the future.

[@ChrisMcC90]

I thought the same of Scott Brown but don't see that now. An inspiring player definitely so hopefully that evolves into a successful managerial career too. 🍀

[@thistleproductions6431]

@@ChrisMcC90 Hes doing great work at Ayr and I think an SPL team will snatch him up, maybe Motherwell?

[@Jonny6ix]

​@thistleproductions6431really hope he doesn't take the Motherwell job. Kettlewell had them 5th with one of the lowest budgets in the league and still got hounded out. Be better off staying at Ayr and hopefully get promotion rather than chance not lasting the season at Motherwell imo

[@ChrisMcC90]

@thistleproductions6431 Certainly not outwith the realms of possibility, I imagine the club will be casually monitoring Broony's progress for the future given his history with us. Would be great to have him back with the club at any capacity. 🍀

[@AnthonyBeaton-j1r]

Such a good speaker as our captain ☘️

[@Beautifulife205]

CMON CELTIC MOST SUCCESSFUL FOOTBALL CLUB IN EUROPE, DOMESTICALLY 119 TROPHIES 🇮🇪🏆💚🇮🇪🏆💚🇮🇪🏆💚🇮🇪🏆

[@mickyjd1974]

I’m a Celtic fan. Let’s not do this most successful club stuff. We’re not Sevco. Also Real Madrid

[@Beautifulife205]

@mickyjd1974 Domestically, CELTIC ARE THE BEST IN EUROPE 119 TROPHIES, How many times has real madrid won there league Trophies??? 103, if you know your HISTORY 💚🇮🇪🏆

[@Beautifulife205]

Also can I add THE MANKYMOB. have been BRAGGING FOR YEARS About there famous 55, KARMA'S A BITCH, NOW ITS GLASGOW CELTICS TURN, BRAG AWAY, YOU'VE EARNED IT 🇮🇪💚🏆🇮🇪💚🏆🇮🇪💚🏆🇮🇪💚🏆🇮🇪💚🏆Give they cunts nothing, there Dead to me Hail Hail

[@Mrfrankgallagher6]

Shut up I'm celtic and this has rangers all over it

[@Mrfrankgallagher6]

​@@mickyjd1974also learn too read he said domestically..

[@robinlau40]

My favourite Celtic player for years,very underrated…I see calmac becoming a manager..& a good one as he’s always calm articulated and obviously has great football intelligence..HH Mon the celik let’s Finnish of the first phase in style🍀✊🍀👏🍀

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

This is your moment callum lead this team to glory tomorrow night am expecting a massive performance from our captain cmon you bhoys in green 💚 hh ☘️

[@Michael252-e6o]

Good luck 👍

[@gerrycoyle9151]

Wee Greg will be vital in this game.

[@Christopher-c2m7i]

Vital in giving away a few goals more like can't wait to he's off he's pish

[@mattybhoy6373]

​@@Christopher-c2m7iyou talk pish stupid

[@BillHawkins-b7v]

​@Christopher-c2m7i he's currently our only left back. Valle back at Barca, KT at end of season. Unless we can secure Tierney early, we're entirely dependent on Greg.

[@kqh123]

@ that seems like a problem, both for injury concerns and competitiveness at the position. I know scales can play there but he is not my first choice. Hopefully KT comes in before the window then

[@jimgavin1726]

@@Christopher-c2m7i 🤡

[@dmgsoultogetherness6667]

i used to like villa back in the 80s top side

[@johnmacmillan2228]

Pumped 😂😂😂

[@mickmcgill5234]

Lets show that mob down south we can live with big boys of england gd lk celtic all ask gv it your best

[@thomasdbrady3696]

Cannae wait to see Callum and mcginn going head to head. Who’s the daddy?! HH

[@TheMasterblaster32]

Interesting

[@Macjohn18]

McGinn isn't playing so that will be tough

[@thomasdbrady3696]

@ seriously?

[@Macjohn18]

@thomasdbrady3696 he's been injured for a few weeks but I just checked and he may be fit for the game actually.

[@thomasdbrady3696]

@ thought that. This is his golden grail kinda game..

[@lougou]

Hail hail celts are here 🎶🎶

[@christophermallon2041]

let's hope they have an off game and we play the best game we've played in the champions league.

[@TheMasterblaster32]

They ain't no dortmund or atalanta 😆

[@cumbraeboy2528]

Have an off game😂 ye right look at celtics record against english clubs jesus whst a pathetic statement

[@jixuscrixus1967]

@@cumbraeboy2528Celtic 3-3 Manchester City and then Manchester City 1-1 Celtic

[@mattybhoy6373]

Or we play well n pump them...

[@christophermallon2041]

@ no wingers, off form striker, centre back out, and midfield has been lacklustre recently. Villa...unbeaten in 11 at home. Aye an off game while we need to be at our best. We have a tendency to shit the bed

[@jasonlogan8048]

Good luck guys hail hail

[@squeak1888]

need a switched on calmac tomorrow let's make some history

[@GrabbleD]

Got many more great years as a footballer ahead. Keep eye contact no matter what and stop saying "ehmmm" so much and you'll be a top manager in 10 or 15 years.

[@paulmcewan8144]

Hail Hail the Celtic and the women Celtic are well Hail Hail 🙌🙌🫶🇮🇳🥇🏆👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁👍👌

[@Macjohn18]

No women in this game, mate

[@johnmcglinchey8628]

Callum McGregor is a better player than John McGinn- we have no need to fear

[@paulmcewan8144]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁👍

[@gaddafis566]

Just turn up please

[@alexandersonceltic]

Be very difficult game for Celtic

[@leomulgrew1509]

Pub quiz; When did two Scots last captain opposing teams in the champions league/European cup??

[@jimspencer363]

Bremner and McNeill?

[@leomulgrew1509]

@@jimspencer363 Correct answer: Paul Lambert and the rangers captain when they played dortmund in 97

[@jimspencer363]

@ As far as I can see, Dortmund never played Rangers whilst Lambert was there, and Michael Zorc was the captain.

[@johnbhoy2489]

Positive result is anything under 4-0

[@TheMasterblaster32]

Scales will get another clean sheet tomorrow in a nil nil thriller.

[@JimIrvine-t8r]

Aye to Celtic

[@StephenMcinally-gr2uc]

Proddie deluded as per usual.we always beat the english always expecially I. Uerope easy 2,1 4 the hoops easy 😂😂

[@chrisweaver5222]

​@@StephenMcinally-gr2ucnot in this game you don't 😂

[@wewouldneversellourclubfor3166]

​@@chrisweaver5222 Celtic will come away with at least a draw and Villa are not as good as everyone thinks they are 🇮🇪🍀

[@dancasey6371]

Oh well I think that wee awe know me it's Danny who wants to say that I think that I'll just be saying that big Cv will be fit for tomorrow night as I have got a penalty wae the bold danzo as only me calls him eh bhoys n ghirls into this Villa mob 🍀🍀🍀🍀🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️🏆 oh n plus I think that wee will win the treble aswell 🏆 🏆🏆

[@StephenMcinally-gr2uc]

That's you wrong he's out so unlucky there smart arse 😂😂😂

[@Paratus7]

Can’t wait to hear all the anti English songs and Irish flags from Ireland’s best team.

[@MargaretAllison-v4o]

Hes trying to convince himself yous will win 😂😂😂😂oh dear

[@Bundleehfun]

Jota back is good but not playing this match ..But If the tight Celtic board had paid out one extra 1m pounds on McGinn at that time he would have been still a Celtic player today . Board have not purchased Brondby striker with Kyogo gone , and Idah is not good enough . Scales also is not good enough for Celtic and always an accident not waiting to happen but what happens when he is playing ..Give another pen away ? Club have raked it in the millions and already had many many many repeat many many millions within bank and wont budge for the Brondby striker they were noted with . tightness leaves no bounds with them ..We shall lose tomorrow . Score i go 3/0 Villa with this team out .

[@kevinmcateer7281]

Idah is a player you pleb. Wait and see

[@DJ_Dance_Classics_Glasgow]

Rubbish

[@Joe-s8p2e]

Yer clubs deed. Go n support hearts or sumthin ya banger.