Celtic Women boss Elena Sadiku says her players are looking forward to seeing their home fans as the side look to make amends following two defeats on the trot as they face Glasgow City on Friday night. 

Having last graced New Douglas Park towards the tail-end of January in a 4-0 victory over Hearts, the manager told the press what a return to the ground would mean to the squad.

“It’s going to be really nice to see our fans again in terms of how loud they can be and showing the support that the players need,” she said.

When asked about the bizarre run of games that has seen Celtic play six consecutive away games, Sadiku was reluctant to be drawn into controversy, although hinted there was frustration.

“That’s something you should talk to the league about,” she said before adding “I hadn’t really thought it was six games in row but it’s a funny thing no?”

Despite a return to the comforts of home, Celtic face one of the favourites for the title in City. A win apiece and a draw between them has leaves the sides evenly matched, albeit the visitors sit three points ahead in the league.

Leanne Ross’ team have a point to prove themselves, defeated by surprise SWPL leaders Hibernian in their last outing.

Celtic’s task will be made all the more complicated by the fact that they are set to be without with Luana Muñoz, Emma Westin and Chloe Craig with Clare Goldie a doubt.

Defeat this evening would mark their third in a row and see them nine points adrift should Hibs win away to Motherwell at the weekend, increasing the pressure on both the players and Sadiku.

“We are Celtic so I understand that people are going to talk,” she said.

“I also think the fans should be in this together”, adding “because we have fans who come  week in week out, no matter how cold it is, how warm it is, they’re always there for our girls.”

“I wish it was different,” remarked Sadiku of fans online “come to our games, get to know the players and I think that’s when I feel it’s fair that people can have a say.”

There was good news for the club however as Emma Lawton was called up for a second consecutive Scotland squad as well as a re-call for Saoirse Noonan to the Republic of Ireland side.