Callum McGregor admits he's aiming to take part in Celtic training in Australia as he steps up his return from injury.

The Hoops captain has been out of action for around five-weeks after sustaining a knee injury against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. 

It was a big blow to Ange Postecoglou and his side, with their mainstay midfielder a highly influential player in the team.

There were fears initially that it could end the 29-year-old's season. 

However, these concerns were eased after a scan on the injury.

Celtic have landed in Australia for their mid-season World Cup break trip Down Under, where they will participate in the Sydney Super Cup. 

And while there's no guarantees McGregor will get any game time, he wants to at least get back into full first team training.

He told Celtic TV: "Hopefully I will be joining bits of the sessions this week and just progressing the rehab. It will be an important five, six days for me as well. I am looking forward to getting back on the grass with the boys." 

On the three games Celtic will face, McGregor insists Postecoglou's side won't drop their levels.

He added: "More of the same, we understand the way we want to play. I'm sure the gaffer will be keen for us to put on a good show coming back to his home country. He will be putting pressure on the lads to make sure they are performing well. Good football, good intensity and want to have two victories as well.

"These guys get up in the middle of the night to watch the games and this is an opportunity to see us live and it's important we don't disappoint. We show them the best of ourselves and put on a good show for them."

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