Celtic wait on Qarabag pitch update

Celtic are waiting for information on their next Champions League venue after reports in Azerbaijan claimed Qarabag's pitch is badly damaged.Reports have claimed that the pitch is heat-damaged and that up to a third of the surface is unplayable, although other reports claim the damage is only cosmetic.Celtic fly out to Baku on Monday with a 1-0 lead ahead of Wednesday's third qualifying round match.A Celtic spokesman said: "We are aware of the issue as regards the pitch in Baku."At the moment we are seeking reassurances over the quality of the surface."

Source: PA