Craig Gordon believes the managerial upheaval at Rosenborg changes little ahead of their Champions League qualifier.

Last Thursday, the Norwegian club sacked manager Kare Ingebrigtsen and placed academy director Rini Coolen in charge sparking unrest amongst players and supporters.

But the Celtic goalkeeper believes the sudden change won't alter their approach as they battle for progression in the qualifiers.

He said: "We won't concern ourselves too much with that.

"I'm sure the players will want to show the new manager that they deserve to be there and that they're there for the future to play in his team.

"They'll be out to try and win the game, I don't think they need any extra motivation to progress in the Champions League.

"I don't think it changes a great deal."

In 2005, Gordon was at Hearts when they parted with manager George Burley as they sat unbeaten and top of the league.

The 35-year-old said although the move was unexpected, the squad managed to move on.

He added: "It was a shock but we had a good group of experienced players who managed to deal with it pretty well and still go on and have a successful season.

"Your job is to go out and play football and you have to continue and no matter what time it happens it's part and parcel of the game now.

"Managers come and go quite frequently and players have to get on with the job, no matter who is in charge.

"I don't think it will have a bearing on their players too much."

Celtic met Rosenborg in the third round of qualifiers last year, with Celtic winning 1-0 on aggregate, and Gordon is expecting another tough encounter.

The former Sunderland goalkeeper said: "Both teams will know what they are coming up against and it's two teams on the last showing that were evenly matched.

"There was only one goal over the two legs so it shows how close it was, if we want to get through we'll have to play well.

"I've played in their stadium and it was a great place to play football. The atmosphere is hostile and it's hot.

"We have two massive games against Rosenborg first, it would be silly to look past that."