Kieran Tierney aims for preseason minutes against AC Milan on Saturday

Kieran Tierney is set to potentially make his first appearance of the pre-season for Celtic as they host AC Milan at Paradise on Saturday. The defender, recently back from World Cup duties with Scotland, is eager to contribute to the team's preparations. Tierney has been training hard to catch up with the squad, acknowledging the need for match time following a rigorous training regimen. He reflects on the importance of game experience ahead of the impending season and anticipates a challenging fixture against the Italian side. The match will also serve as an opportunity for new players like Camilo Duran to further integrate into the team ahead of competitive action.

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