Marco Rose reveals special Celtic connection as RB Leipzig boss embraces fan culture

RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose has told his players to take inspiration from the atmosphere as he bids to complete a Celtic Park hat-trick.

Rose has enjoyed four Euro wins over Celtic, triumphing home and away against Brendan Rodgers' side with RB Salzburg in 2018-19 and then with German outfit against Ange Postecoglou's team two years ago.

"The fans mean you need to be ready if you want to win here," he said. "It will be a great atmosphere and we have to use it because we like to play in these kinds of stadiums. We will have to defend all they give us to defend as well. But I'm sure we'll get our chances in possession and transition and when we do we have to take these chances. I always like coming here, I like the history of the club, I appreciate fan culture a lot.

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"I remember my first match here with Salzburg in the Europa League very well, we played very well and the supporters accepted and honoured the result. I actually had some contact with a few supporters, they offered me a scarf. This creates a connection. And I also like their manager."

Former Leipzig youth player Nicolas Kuhn has been one of Celtic's in-form players this season.

"He's a good footballer, but they have many good players," Rose said. "It's a very strong team with the ball, they are known for a very clear style with a 4-3-3. They don't have a striker who is really strong with the head but they have younger players who are really fast, can dribble and get behind the lines.

"They are really strong in the counter-press, it's a really hard-working team. With the support of their fans, they will be a big challenge for us and we need a big performance. Also the Japanese players are still here, they are top class."

Leipzig arrive at Celtic Park sitting second in the Bundesliga, but without a point after three games in the Champions League.

"We know what we have until now is not enough and we need to start getting points some day," Rose said. "Of course it's a very important match. Matchday one was like that, match day five and six will be like that. We are not talking too much about the points. Everyone is aware of the situation, the boys are very aware of it, you can feel it in the dressing room."