Alistair Johnston insists Celtic will be going out all guns blazing to get off to a Champions League first leg flier. ‌

The Hoops face FC Kairat in Glasgow on Wednesday before the 7,000 mile return trek to Kazakhstan the following week. ‌

And Johnston is determined to make it as comfortable a journey as possible. ‌

Celts geared up for the £40m showdown by flattening Falkirk 4-1 in the Premier Sports Cup on Friday .

Parkhead chiefs are working around the clock to bring in reinforcements ahead of the clash – including long-term targets Mikel-Angel Balikwisha at Anderlecht and Slovan Bratislava striker David Strelec.

But Johnston’s focus is on building the perfect platform in Glasgow before sealing the deal on the road and securing a return to the group stage. Article contin

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