Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini isn’t reading much into Celtic’s defeat by Hearts and says playing at Parkhead is “never easy”.
The Italian outfit were comfortable 2-0 winners over Rangers at Ibrox at the start of November and occupy 15th place in the Europa League table while Celtic are in 21st and still in with a chance of a play-off spot.
Gasperini watched Celtic’s 2-1 loss to Hearts in Wilfried Nancy’s first game last Sunday but doesn’t believe it was a reflection of their abilities.
“Celtic are a very strong team,” he said.
“I watched the last game as well. Despite the negative result, it was a good game.
“It’s never easy to play away in this amazing stadium with so much tradition and history.
“I expect, and hope, to see a great game between two teams that really want to get those three points. We have few matchdays left so these points are really important.”
And Nancy’s side seem to have made a “good impression” on the 67-year-old with their performance on Sunday.
“I think considering it was the first time, they were undoubtedly good,” he said.
“They managed to implement this game very well. They conceded two goals, but it was because of small details. What makes the difference is details. It’s not the system that you choose.
“Three at the back is getting more and more popular with European teams. In the past it was Atalanta who were one of the few teams who were using the system.
“I don’t know how Celtic will play, what system they’ll use if it’ll be a different one or the same.
“It’s a team that I like. They are very good when attacking, very open. Sometimes the result is not good like Sunday but I would say they made a good impression on me.”
