Liam Scales believes Celtic have to get back to basics as they prepare for a “massive” Europa League clash with Sturm Graz at Parkhead on Thursday.

The Hoops’ unconvincing start to the season continued on Sunday when they lost 2-0 to Dundee and their first defeat at Dens Park in 37 years left them with just one win in five games in all competitions and five points behind leaders Hearts, whom they play at Tynecastle on Sunday.

After being knocked out of the Champions League play-off by Kazakhstan side Kairat Almaty, Brendan Rodgers’ side have taken one point from six in their opening two Europa League fixtures, a 1-1 draw away to Red Star Belgrade followed by a 2-0 home defeat to Braga.

The 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international defender accepted the need for instant improvement a

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