10,000 Celtic fans are expected to travel to the San Siro for the second leg of their team's Champions League tie against AC Milan.

Around 10,000 Celtic fans are expected to travel to the San Siro for the second leg of their team's Champions League round of 16 tie against AC Milan on March 7.

Peter Lawwell, the Celtic chief executive, is likely to receive confirmation today from UEFA on the Stadio Guiseppe Miazza's suitability to stage the game after safety improvements enabled Rossoneri season ticket holders to attend Sunday's Serie A match against Livorno.

William Gaillard, the UEFA spokesman, heightened optimism yesterday when admitting Sunday's "dress rehearsal" was a success and more work will be carried out to erect more electronic turnstiles around the stadium in light of new safety regulations imposed at government level.

"What happened was a good dress rehearsal and I anticipate there will be a normal capacity for the game between AC Milan and Celtic," said Gaillard.

Michel Platini, the UEFA president, held talks with the Italian Football Federation on Friday and further discussions will be held this week.

Domestic fixtures resumed at the weekend after the death of a policeman at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo almost two weeks ago. Many were played behind closed doors but Milan hosted Livorno in front of a reduced capacity.

"Things went well, the turnstiles are installed and, at this stage, we cannot anticipate the game will be moved to another location," added Gaillard.

Supporters booked on Celtic's official trip to Italy have been promised refunds if the match is moved but Lawwell remains optimistic the full quota of fans will be permitted to travel.

Celtic have an official allocation of 5000 tickets but Lawwell expects an even bigger contingent. "I'm sure there will be at least another three or four thousand unofficially," he said.

UEFA also expect Scotland to play Italy in Bari as planned on March 28.