THE END ISN'T NY

Ben brace eases Champions League headache

- BY RONNIE ESPLIN

BRENDAN RODGERS believes Kairat Almaty will see a different Celtic side when they meet in the second leg of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday night.

The Scottish champions were far from their best in the goalless first-leg draw at Parkhead on Wednesday which leaves the return in Kazakhstan perilous.

The Hoops boss made eight changes for the visit of Livingston yesterday and a second-half double from winger Benjamin Nygren (left) as well as a strike by sub Johnny Kenny (below) left Celtic with nine points from nine and top of the table.