Source: Team_Talk
Lennon: We must feed off energy
eil Lennon is relying on his experienced players as Celtic look to overturn a three-goal deficit against Sporting Braga on Wednesday night.[LNB] Efrain Juarez, Cha Du-ri, Gary Hooper, Daryl Murphy and Joe Ledley could all make their Celtic Park debuts in the second leg of the Champions League third qualifying round.[LNB]Lennon was part of a Celtic team that enjoyed one of the most impressive home records in European football for most of the last decade and he believes the energy created by the crowd can inspire his successors in the green and white hoops.[LNB]The former midfielder said: "We have plenty of experienced Champions League campaigners, internationals, players who played in the World Cup.[LNB]"So they know what the big arena is like. Once they get a taste of what the atmosphere will be like before the game, they will hopefully thrive on that.[LNB]"Celtic Park, under the floodlights on a European night, will give the players a real taste of why they're here and what they can expect.[LNB]"I just want them to feed off the energy and thrive on it, and bring the house down.[LNB]"The fans are huge on these Champions League nights, they are one of the main reasons why our form has been so good over the years at home.[LNB]"They bring an energy that gives you a lift as soon as you walk out on the pitch. That backing just elevates your performance."[LNB]Lennon added: "We need to get a head of steam up and a groundswell of pressure, and the supporters will play their part as well. I'm sure they can lift the team to a good performance.[LNB]"The atmosphere should be something that Braga have maybe never experienced before."[LNB]Former Scunthorpe striker Hooper looks set to feature after marking his first appearance of pre-season with a goal in Celtic's 2-2 draw against Lyon on Saturday in the Emirates Cup.[LNB]"I was very pleased with his all-round game," Lennon said. "He started very brightly, himself and (Marc-Antoine) Fortune looked a good partnership.[LNB]"He's a very clever player, I like the way he plays the game. He's a goalscorer and I'm delighted with his overall performance. He can take a lot from that.[LNB]"He will maybe not play the full game but he will certainly play a part in the game."
