What Leipzig did to avoid 'Scottish spies' as 'powerful animal' suffers injury setback - Celtic news bulletin

RB Leipzig are in must-win territory in the Champions League at Celtic tonight - and they've done all they can to avoid SPIES.

The Bundesliga side are yet to get off the mark in Europe's top table after defeats to Atletico Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool and they know in order to make a bid for the knockout stages that a win over Brendan Rodgers' men is of the highest priority. The Scottish champions can put themselves in a very strong position by claiming another Champions League win under the lights at Parkhead following their matchday one hammering of Slovan Bratislava. The nightmare of Dortmund is also behind the Hoops after a stunning defensive display in Bergamo against Atalanta to take their points tally to four so far.

But Leipzig decided AGAINST a training session at Celtic Park and took on final preparations on home turf. German publication BILD stated: "The club has done everything to make this possible: yesterday's final training session was moved to Leipzig without further ado. Instead of taking place in Glasgow in the afternoon, it took place in the morning at the training centre. There are the usual procedures. And no Scottish spies..."

The German club have also opted to stay at Cameron House rather than in the city centre. The same report states Leipzig have placed 'great importance on being able to prepare for the game in peace' and staying at Loch Lomond will ensure 'there will be no nighttime unrest around the five-star hotel'.

Meanwhile, Marco Tilio has suffered a fresh injury blow. The Celtic loanee - back at Melbourne City, was subbed off in the first half of the 1-0 win over Western United. Boss Aurelio Vidmar played down fears over a serious issue like previously. But stated 'powerful animals' like