Ljunberg ready for pressure

21 January 2011 10:30

Freddie Ljungberg recognises the pressure of winning every game at Celtic from his time at Arsenal - and would not have it any other way.

The Swedish star, 33, will make his home debut against Aberdeen in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League on Saturday, after three away appearances for the club following his arrival in December.

"At Arsenal we were a good team and we almost never lost but if we did I was embarrassed that we had let people down as people cared," Ljungberg told Celtic's official website. "I feel that is the same thing here. If we lose a game here people will let us know and that is what football is all about."

He added: "If you want to be at the top you are supposed to win.

"That's the mentality I have had my whole life. That's the kind of clubs I have always been with."

Ljungberg reiterated his long-standing admiration for the Celtic support and is hoping the fans at Parkhead will display the passion which he remembers well from his time in London and which persuaded him to make the move to Glasgow.

"It's going to be fun," he said.

"The pitch is great there and it will be special playing in front of your home fans after playing in three away games.

"Celtic fans are great. We had a testimonial for Tony Adams at Highbury and I remember the Celtic fans travelled all the way down and took up the whole side. That's my best memory.

"They were a massive factor for me. I missed the passion and I really mean that."

Source: PA