Wary Maurizio Sarri admits he will retreat to his Lazio bunker to forensically study Celtic as he expects a battle for the ages in Glasgow.
The Italians toasted an improbable last-gasp equaliser against Atletico Madrid as goalkeeper Ivan Provedei netted and now the former Chelsea manager's gaze turns to Glasgow for matchday two.
It has been an uneven start to the season for the Romans as they adjust to life after star turn Sergej Milinkovic-Savic after his move to Saudi Arabia.
And the point against Atleti gives them a foothold in Group E ahead of taking Premiership champions. And Sarri is certain a sizeable challenge awaits as he reunites with Brendan Rodgers with the pair previously duking it out during their days at Chelsea and Leicester City.
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