MOI Elyounoussi is in a rich vein of goalscoring form with four goals in his last four games, the latest of which game in Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final win over Aberdeen at Hampden.

The Norwegian internationalist has netted eight goals in total so far this season, with six of them coming in European competition. And having scored a double in the 2-2 draw away to Lille last week, he’s got his sights set on adding to that tally this Thursday night when Sparta Prague are the visitors to Paradise for matchday three of this season’s Europa League group stages.

Speaking ahead of the European tie, the 26-year-old said: “I feel in great shape, the team is doing well and as long as we keep winning, that’s the most important thing. But, obviously, as an attacking player, you always want to contribute with either goals or assists, so I’m really happy that I can help my team and hopefully I can keep that going.

“My main focus is to play as well as I can for Celtic. I’m enjoying my time here and I try to do my best in every game, so that’s my main focus. As long as I keep playing well, that’s the most important thing. I’ve enjoyed my time here so far, and that’s why I wanted to extend my loan for another year, and so far, it’s been very nice.

“Any team can have a dip in form but I think we’re back on it now. We’ve had a good week – it was a good performance away against Lille and then again on Sunday at Hampden, so this is something we need to build on. We need to keep the momentum going. Like I said, we’re in good shape and good form now.”

While Celtic gained their first point in Group H following their matchday one defeat at home to AC Milan, Sparta Prague suffered their second heavy defeat, losing 3-0 to AC Milan in Italy following a 4-1 defeat at home to Lille.

But regardless of what has happened in the group so far, the Celtic squad know that it’s important to take all three points on Thursday night.

“We’re expecting a tough game,” said Elyounoussi. “It’s a big game for both teams, and we’ll both be trying to win the game, to still have the possibility to go through, so I’m expecting a tough game against a good team.

“Everyone knows what this game means and it’s very important for us. We know that, and anything less than a win would be disappointing, but we are confident and we just have to go out there, do our job and keep the momentum going.

“We believe in ourselves and everyone working at the club is helping us to achieve our goals so, in the end, there will always be someone who is against us for whatever reason. The only thing we can do is prove everyone wrong, train hard and try to come back and win the next game.”

Elyounoussi: We'll be ready for tough test against Sparta Prague