Lee Johnson is urging his Hibs players to play the game and not the occasion against Celtic but says they should have no fear.
The Hibees boss is hoping his side's 4-0 win against Livingston was the start of things to come, as the Leith outfit had previously lost four games on the bounce in and around the World Cup break. Next up for Johnson is the task of Ange Postecoglou's champions, with the capital sometimes a tough destination classically for the Hoops.
But the Englishman knows that attack may be the best form of defence on Wednesday, after the Hibees previously went for it Parkhead. He is hoping for a similarly-positive approach as Celtic prepare for their final game before playing Rangers next week.
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He told Sky Sports : "We know Celtic are a top side but we are a relatively new group and we particularly were then. Now the challenge is to improve on that performance, on our structure and our defensive work, and then go and infiltrate as much as possible. It's strange as we actually got a lot of respect from the fans that we actually went and attacked Celtic.
"But they do pick you open with their ability and speed. You have got to be careful but it's 11 human beings. We're not actually playing the history of the club. We have seen what can happen in football and you need to be on for every action. I do think you'll get chances. It feels like we are on the cusp of where we want to be. The league is tight and every point is really important. It's a big opportunity for us."
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