CELTIC return to domestic duties this Sunday when they head to the Highlands to take on Ross County. Neil Lennon’s side were in impressive form on Thursday night as they beat Rennes 3-1 to ensure they’ll finish top of their Europa League group.

Now the focus is on domestic matters and ensuring they remain top of the Premiership at the start of a busy month of fixtures, and the Celtic manager is confident his team can carry on their impressive recent performance into this weekend.

“We are in good form. although it is difficult away from home as there is a quick turnaround and long travel,” said Neil Lennon. “We’ll get the players recovered as quickly as we can.

“We gave them Friday off and got them in today (Saturday) – a second day recovery – and then we travel up. It will be a difficult game. We know our priority is the league, and we can fully focus and domestic duties.”

The sides met back in October at Celtic Park, when the Hoops ran out 6-0 winners. Both Mohamed Elyounoussi and Odsonne Edouard scored two goals apiece that day, while Callum McGregor and James Forrest were also on the scoresheet.

And while the Highland side started the season well, they’ve not won a league game since September 21 and are currently seventh in the Premiership table.

“Ross County are at home and teams raise their game when we come to town,” said the Hoops boss. “We know how the game could be, and we aren’t taking anything for granted.

“The games are as important as each other. That’s the case at any point of the season, but particularly now as we’re coming into a heavy volume of games. We know it can be nip and tuck so we want to keep the momentum going and be as consistent as possible.”

Manager: We'll be ready for Ross County challenge