Astra Giurgiu manager Oleg Protasov insists they are as well-prepared as possible for their clash with Celtic despite travel issues adding to recent turmoil at the Romanian club.

Protasov took charge of his first game at the weekend after becoming Astra's fourth manager this year and his team's delayed flight left without two players following visa problems.

The former USSR striker also has a scarcity of fit forwards with Sadat Bukari left behind through injury.

Nigerian striker Kehinde Fatai and Ghanaian midfielder Seidu Yahaya arrived in Scotland on Wednesday, a day after their team-mates, to add to the disruption.

But Protasov said: "It was some problem with a visa but they are here now and they made training today.

"We're professionals. Of course it's not good but we have to get away from the situation. I don't believe it will affect us. The flight was only about two hours, it's our life to wait."

Astra have conceded seven goals in two defeats to Dinamo Zagreb and Salzburg, while Celtic top the group with four points, but Protasov knows his players will want to show they are better than the table suggests.

"I think we have prepared well," he said. "I have had less than 10 training sessions. I am learning about the players. I'm not sure I know them 100% but I try to do my best and my players want to show what they can do in Europe because they didn't start well.

"This is a chance for us to get a result and stay in the group. We understand it's very difficult.

"Our opponents are a very strong team but we will try to enjoy this match. If you play against a strong team you play better and enjoy the match and try to show you are a good player."