Midtjylland’s Mbabu, Tullberg Prepare for Scottish Reunion Against Celtic

Several members of the Midtjylland squad have Scottish connections as they prepare to face Celtic in a Europa League match today, with former Rangers player Kevin Mbabu and ex-Hearts manager Mike Tullberg both anticipating a special occasion.

Right-back Mbabu, who spent six months on loan at Ibrox in 2015, expressed his desire to perform well against his former club’s rivals. “Of course it will be special because as a former Rangers player, the fans from Rangers will expect me to beat the enemy,” Mbabu said. He also anticipates a competitive reunion with former Augsburg teammate Arne Engels, currently playing for Celtic, stating he plans to send Engels a message – and a firm challenge on the pitch. This match comes at a crucial point in the Europa League group stage, with both teams vying for qualification.

Midtjylland manager Mike Tullberg, who had a brief spell at Hearts in 2008, acknowledged the recent success of his former club, currently leading the Scottish Premiership. “Of course, I’m happy about the situation for my old club to be on top,” Tullberg stated, “but for me it’s a professional game against Celtic and we will just prepare like we prepare every other game.” He also noted a recent increase in energy within the Celtic squad following the appointment of Martin O’Neill as manager, but emphasized his focus remains on his own team’s performance. You can find more information about the Europa League on UEFA’s official website.

Both Mbabu and Tullberg stressed the importance of focusing on their own team’s preparation and performance, despite the personal connections and recent developments in Scottish football. Officials stated that the team will continue to assess player fitness ahead of the match and are confident in their ability to secure a positive result.