Scales relishing chance to put things right

Liam Scales says Celtic must grab the "opportunity to put things right" when they face Kilmarnock on Sunday after admitting the performance against Midtjylland "wasn't good enough".

The Danes made it four wins from four in the Europa League and impressed with a performance full of intent as they dismantled Celtic in the opening 45 minutes.

The defender said it was a "difficult night" for the team in Denmark as Martin O'Neill's side lost 3-1.

"We want to win every game," the centre-back said. "We know that was not good enough, losing like that. The way we did in the first half, the game was over when the three goals went in.

"We could have avoided that. We could have been stronger after the first. The second half would have been a different game.

"Physically, it could have been the best physical side I think I've played against ever.

"They were really strong, really aggressive all over the pitch. A good side, really well organised, really physical. They're top of the Europa League for a reason."

Celtic now return to Scottish Premiership duty, when the Ayrshire side visit Glasgow on Sunday.

Interim team O'Neill and Shaun Maloney will once again be in the dugout, with Scales insisting the managerial situation is not affecting the squad.

"We know we just have to deal with it as it comes," said the Republic of Ireland international.

"Things chop and change in football all the time, so we're used to it.

"It's been nice to work with Martin and the lads. They've all been really good. Shaun's a top coach and the lads they've brought in. It's been good."