St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari prepares squad for Celtic match

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari has directed his squad to compete against Celtic in their upcoming Scottish Premiership match at McDiarmid Park. The Perth side enters the fixture following a 2-1 victory over Hibernian on September 6. St Johnstone earned promotion to the top flight last season after finishing as Championship winners. Celtic currently holds a 12-match league winning streak, spanning back to the previous campaign. Former player Charlie Mulgrew noted that St Johnstone has been utilizing a tactical setup that brings wingers inside to overload the midfield. Valakari stated that the team intends to maintain its approach despite the challenge posed by the defending champions.

• 1:16 PMYahoo Sports — “Now we are here, we are here to compete,”St Johnstone boss Simo Valakari