Brendan Rodgers tells Celtic distance to Kairat Almaty will be no excuse

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers gestures to the fans after the UEFA Champions League play-off first leg match at Celtic Park. Pic: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire.

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers told his players there were no excuses as they prepare for their Champions League decider against Kairat Almaty.

The Scottish champions made the 3,500-mile journey to Kazakhstan on Sunday ahead of Tuesday's play-off second leg.