Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou admits he is using his side's reduced schedule to maximum benefit in a bid to make it count when it matters most.
The Premiership champions have become three-game-a-week specialists but automatic qualification to the Champions League group stage has changed the rules this season. And the Celtic boss wants to make sure his stars are getting the hard yards in now ahead of looming manic schedule which will see his side play six group stage fixtures in European football's biggest event over an eight-week period.
And that's why Postecoglou is doing all he can to get his players ready now. The 56-year-old has revealed Celtic have bounce games scheduled to keep fringe men ticking over if they are need for first team duty. And the Parkhead boss knows that's vital with Moritz Jenz the latest signing to make a quick impact, as he netted during the 3-1 win over Ross County on Saturday.
