“It’s a good stadium over there. I wouldn’t say it’s intimidating, or anything like that, but the facilities and pitch are good.
“Their manager is very experienced and is a bit of a cult figure there. ”
Celtic and Rangers are both in the last – and could even meet in the next round if they both progress and set up three Old Firm clashes in seven days next march.
But Lennon joked: “It would be carnage! I think I’d watch the games from Barbados! ”
The Celtic boss laughed off the prospect but he was serious about securing Nir Bitton on a new deal until
Lennon said: “I’m delighted. I like him a lot and he is coming into his peak years. He knows the club and has been here for a while.
“He has fulfilled his potential to a point but there is more to come. I think he can take more responsibility at times.
“He is talented and powerful. He’s playing really well after returning from his last injury.
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“Bitton can play a few roles really well. Ultimately I see him as a midfield player but when he slots in at center half, it’s seamless for him.
“He’s good around the club as well, really popular with the boys, so we are very pleased. ”
Meanwhile Celtic copped a fourth UEFA punishment of the season – and 20 th in 16 years – with their latest fine.
Parkhead chiefs were ordered to stump up another £ 16, 12 for fireworks in Rome, having also been been charged for illicit banners and chanting in the Glasgow leg of the bad-tempered clashes.
Lazio were also hit for £ 10, 13 for pyro a nd throwing objects on the pitch in last month’s showdown when Celts dumped the Serie A side 2-1 in the Eternal City.
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