PARIS: Former Rangers defender Henning Berg is aiming to claim the scalp of Celtic when his Legia Warsaw side take on the Scottish champions in the first leg of the Champions League third qualifying round today.
Ex-Norway international Berg, 44, spent the 2003/04 campaign, the final season of his career, with Celtic’s Old Firm rivals and is looking to guide Polish title-holders Legia back to the Champions League group stage for the first time in 19 years.
“They are a step ahead of us, because they play regularly in Europe but for us it’s an interesting test. I expect two close meetings,” said Berg ahead of the first leg in the Polish capital.
“We have the opportunity to progress if we play to our full capabilities.
“Motivation will not be a problem and I have it in abundance with Legia.
“We will do everything we can to win this week and if I can make the Rangers fans happy with that, then of course I’d be happy too,” added Berg.
Celtic swept aside Icelandic champions KR Reykjavik 5-0 on aggregate in the previous round but coach Ronny Deila expects a far sterner challenge against Legia, who are already two games into their domestic season.
“It’s going to be a difficult match against Legia, but every opponent is difficult now,” said Deila, who took over from Neil Lennon last month.
Midfielder Liam Henderson made his European debut in last week’s 4-0 second leg win over Reykjavik and says Celtic will head to Poland full of confidence. AFP