Brendan Rodgers’ press conference LIVE as Celtic boss talks Jota, Maeda, cash and Harry Kane

Celtic are revelling in a series of fortunate events ahead of the big Bayern blockbuster.

First, their fans avoid a ban for the Champions League second-leg trip to Munich. Then it comes from nowhere that the talismanic Daizen Maeda is free to play in the opening match against the Bundesliga behemoths on Wednesday night after UEFA reduced his suspension to just one game, for which he has already served.

If you’re Brendan Rodgers or of a green-and-white persuasion in general, you’ll be feeling pretty good right now. Especially after you witnessed your team hammer Raith on Saturday to seal a Scottish Cup quarter-final place.

And today we’ll get to hear just how good Rodgers is feeling right now as he gives his MD-1 press conference ahead of what is the tie of the night.

With all due respect to Brugge vs Atalanta, Feyenoord vs Milan or Monaco vs Benfica, they just aren’t cutting when compared to Celtic up against Bayern Munich.

So let’s see who’s fit, who’s fighting and who’s falling over themselves to take part in what promises to be a game for the ages.

Follow Brendan Rodgers’ press conference LIVE!

And that is all from the Celtic manager who is clearly buzzing for the challenge of tackling the German giants.

It's no surprise to hear him buzzing about the news Daizen Maeda is available while being wary of the threat of Harry Kane - as he spoke about his experiences of facing the England captain.

The countdown continues right up until kick off on Wednesday night and we will bring you all the build up right here, including when Vincent Kompany speaks later.

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Rodgers admitted it was a waiting game with Maeda's appeal.

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