NEW Young Boys boss Giorgio Contini reckons his side can stun Celtic this week … with a little help from legendary manager Carlo Ancelotti.
The Hoops face the Swiss side on Wednesday in their penultimate game in the new look Champions League, with a win guaranteeing them a place in the play-offs.
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They face a Young Boys side who have endured a terrible season – they are the worst side in the Champions League with no points and a goal difference of -19 and they are also floundering in ninth place in their league.
However, Contini, who took charge last month, has sought out some advice from Real Madrid icon Ancelotti in a bid to reverse their fortunes.
The former Switzerland assistant manager said: “I visited Carlo Ancelotti during the time where I wasn’t working in football.
“What impressed me most about Ancelotti is the way he leads a team.
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“It was important for me to see that on the pitch and it confirms the values that I also want to live by.
“People come before football. If the focus is on people, the footballer will also work. Empathy has a big influence on the performance of athletes.
-“And the next few weeks in the league and the Champions League will show whether his methods have worked with me!
“We have to find a balance between the time available and the results.
“At Celtic, we will try to be more creative when we have possession. I would like to see that. But I know that it won’t happen overnight.
“That’s why we first have to rely on our strengths and boost our self-confidence with positive results.
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“Pressing is part of YB and we don’t want to shake this DNA. We want to be a team that presses, that is good at counter-pressing and switching play.
“This game also suits the squad, which combines fast players and those with a lot of physical presence. We will certainly stick to that.”
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