What Brendan Rodgers told Celtic stars to get them up for Killie battle as boss readies troops for an ULTRAMARATHON

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Celtic are used to being Premiership pace setters – but Brendan Rodgers has warned his squad to get ready for the long slog.The Hoops made sure they went into the international break at the top of the league after digging out victory at Rugby Park yesterday.

Celts have sprinted out of the blocks this season with 10 wins and a draw in 11 games in the Premiership, while sealing their spot in the Premier Sports Cup Final and sitting pretty in the Champions League.

But Rodgers insisted this is no time to start coasting – as the next chunk of the campaign is where the going gets really tough.Celts face a gruelling spell fighting on several fronts – averaging a game every four days from next week until February.

But the Celtic boss is convinced his men are ready to put the foot down for the ULTRAMARATHON ahead. Rodgers said: “I think we're in a really good place. "I said to the players before the game that in life it's really all about staying on your path.