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Marco Rose predicts 'wild' Celtic atmosphere as Rangers showdown has RB Leipzig boss prepared for cauldron

The Bundesliga side are looking to push for the knockout stage at the expense of the Scottish champions

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RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose expects a "wild" clash with Celtic as Ange Postecoglou's side push to rescue their Champions League campaign.

It was an entertaining encounter between the sides in Germany with the Bundesliga side eventually running out 3-1 winners over the Scottish Premiership champions, but Rose will know when he arrives in Glasgow that they fans could make all the difference at Celtic Park. Rose's Borussia Dortmund side were knocked out of the Europa League by Rangers last season and the manager expects a similar atmosphere in the other side of the city.


Rose, who revealed Timo Werner was fit to play following illness, said: "I'm well prepared for the fact it's going to be a wild game from the outset. We know what we have to do but we are looking for key moments to take control of the game. We have to make sure that we look for chances and also to enjoy the game and make the most of this game in this excellent atmosphere.


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"We have a wonderful stadium here and fantastic fans and amazing atmosphere but we also have the impression that the fans are knowledgeable and know when they have a powerful opponent and when to push their team on. I have played against Rangers when I was at Dortmund and won against Celtic with Salzburg.

"That was against Brendan Rodgers so you can't really take anything away from that. It's a new game, a new strategy and new players. But we have to realise it's an excellent stadium with amazing fans and a great atmosphere."

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Rose is looking to improve on small details following last week's game and feels they have learned from Celtic's strong spell in the first half.

"It was only the 25 minutes before the break that we had to look at," he said. "We have looked at it and now we are looking forward."

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