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While Dundalk have received a glamorous tie against Arsenal, Celtic are facing a very difficult group after today’s Europa League draw.
They have been placed in a group alongside Sparta Praha, AC Milan and Lille, three clubs that will represent a tough challenge throughout the six games.
Milan is one of the true powerhouses of European football, even if it hasn’t been at its peak for several years. Lille are a young team on the rise, while Sparta Praha have plenty of European experience.
The Czech team would seem like the outsider among the four, but they enter the group as second-seeded. They certainly hope to get some positive results.
Their coach, Vaclav Kotal, told the club’s website that his team is capable of beating any team, while claiming that Celtic are the weakest team in the group.
Certainly not Lille, no (they are the weakest team in the group).
They have done very well in the French league and play fast and athletic football, always on the go.
In my opinion, the most playable is Celtic and they were in the first pot. But the opponents are all very attractive.
We can play against anyone. Of course they are quality teams at a high level and it will be a test for our players.
But it is always possible for the organization of a team to exceed the individual quality of the players. Our guys will give their all for the benefit of a team performance.
Celtic performed at a decent level in last year’s Europa League, coming out of their group before falling to a disappointing defeat at the hands of Copenhagen in the round of 32.
They will hope to do better next season, but this group will provide great proof of their European credentials.
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