SEAD HAKSABANOVIC has insisted that Celtic do not need to be reminded of their domestic duties as they find themselves in a two-pronged campaign as they defend their champions status while competing in the UEFA Champions League.

Ange Postecoglou’s side head to Paisley this afternoon on the back of a point in Warsaw against Shakhtar Donetsk that ought to have been three on Wednesday night with a lingering sense of allowing the Ukrainians off the hook.

“We have to realise that every game is important,” said Haksabanovic. “The way we train is intense and it is always geared towards being at the best level for the next game. And that’s how we need to approach it. One game at a time. If you don’t do that you can be punished.”

The Montenegro internationalist made his first start for the club midweek and is expected to become more influential given the volume of games on the horizon. He has suggested that the Celtic fans are yet to see the best of him given that he has made just fleeting appearances but there would have been much to feel encouraged about given his assist against Shakhtar.

“It’s been a long time since I started a game and it feels good that I have been involved so quickly,” he said “I still need to improve but the more I play the better I will get. “There has been a lot of big games since I arrived and I’ve loved being a part of that. First of all it’s been important for me to get to know everyone on and off the pitch.

“The derby was a great experience – to see all the fans in the stadium and to win the game was a special occasion. And then we played Real Madrid. To come onto the pitch for a small part of that came and show myself was a big thing for me too. I didn't know I was going to start against Shakhtar until a few hours before the game.

“It feels good to know I have the manager’s confidence. I’ve not started a game for three months so 45 minutes was probably right for me. It’s going to take time for me to be at my best but I enjoyed the experience. Left wing is definitely my best position so it was nice to get an opportunity there.

“This is the way I want to play. I want to press high and win the ball back so I think the way the team plays will suit me."