Brendan Rodgers says Anderlecht will have to attack his team in their Champions League match on Wednesday and that could play into Celtic's hands.

The Celtic manager is preparing his side for their second Group F game after the pain of a 5-0 defeat in their opener against Paris Saint-Germain two weeks ago. Anderlecht, who sacked their manager last week, lost 3-0 to Bayern Munich in their group opener.

With ambitions to be playing European football after Christmas, Celtic's matches against the third seeds take on added significance with the pair expected to be battling it out for the Europa League place but Rodgers was calm ahead of the game.

He said that as the home side, Anderlecht would be under more pressure to attack and that it would suit his players to have space to attack on the counter.

"It's down to Anderlecht to attack us," he said.

"We're a team that enjoys playing away because the space can open up a little bit more.

"There's a wee bit more on the home team because they have to try and come and show their supporters that they have the intent to win it and of course that works well for us also.

"We're a team that can control the ball and be good in possession but we're also a team that has fast players on counter attack.

"But I am sure it makes for a good game and we will see how it turns out."

Anderlecht caretaker boss Nicolas Frutos acknowledged that there was expectation on the hosts to make the game.

"Of course we are favourites because we are at home," he said. "If Celtic were at home in Glasgow they would be the favourites.

"Both teams know they can get points in this game, though.

"Celtic play a very good collective game. They are physical but I wouldn't say their style is 100 per cent Scottish like it was before. They are still physical but they have quality players like Patrick Roberts and the captain (Scott Brown), who has been there forever.

"They have a good mix of experienced players and have speed up front. They play a modern type of game with physical force and organisation at the back. They will work hard and so will we.

"Of course we know this game and the one in Glasgow will be key to deciding who finishes third.

"But we also know that the Champions League involves six finals and we have to perform to our best in each of them."