Josip Juranovic would play Celtic game a day despite gruelling schedule facing the champions

Josip Juranovic admits he’d be happy to play a game every day if it meant more success for Celtic.

And the Croatian ace is adamant there will be no let up from Ange Postecoglou ’s troops as they enthusiastically plough through their relentless schedule at home and in Europe. Postecoglou’s team head for Motherwell in the Premier Sports Cup as they approach the halfway point of a current 13-matches-in-43 days spell prior to the World Cup.

It’s one of nine outings in October alone, but Juranovic loves being in the thick of it.The international defender says it’s just where he wants to be and that there’s no easing off in training as they push on with pace. Juranovic explained: “It’s a busy schedule, but I said before that I’d always rather play a game every day than have a training session. That’s part of our life now. That’s our job. We are doing our jobs so we can bring trophies home.

“We want to be that like last year, maybe even better to show who we are, how we play. You have 60,000 people outside cheering for you at a game, so you have a chance to bring happiness to their faces.

“Despite the fact that it’s a really busy period, we are all enjoying it. We are still doing tough training sessions. “It’s because of the fact we don’t stop until the final whistle sounds. It’s business as usual.”

Of course, Postecoglou is making changes and switches within his team to try and limit any tiredness from creeping into the group. Juranovic was amongst those who spent last weekend’s win over Hibs watching from the subs bench as Anthony Ralston deputised with aplomb.

The Croat said: “You could see on Saturday that we have real depth in the squad. A lot of players have been waiting for their opportunity and I think we have