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Leigh Griffiths says he will be fit for PSG game

Leigh Griffiths of Scotland celebrates after he scores the second goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Malta at Hamp...
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Celtic will face Paris Saint-Germain at Celtic Park in the Champions League next week.

Scott Brown (R) of Celtic with team mates Leith Griffiths and Callum McGregor at the end of the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match between Rangers FC and Celtic FC at Ibrox Stadium on...

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has told BBC Sport that he will be fit for next week’s game against Paris Saint-Germain at home.

Brendan Rodgers’s side will take on French giants PSG at Celtic Park in their opening Champions League Group B fixture next Tuesday evening.

Griffiths failed to complete the World Cup Group F qualifier between Scotland and Malta on Monday evening.

The 27-year-old striker started the game at Hampden Park in Glasgow, but the former Wolverhampton Wanderers man was taken off in the 70th minute due to a calf problem.

The former Livingston and Dundee man, who scored in the 2-0 win against Malta, has said that he will be fine for next week’s match against PSG at Celtic Park.

Leigh Griffiths of Scotland  celebrates after he scores the second goal during the FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifier between Scotland and Malta at Hampden Park on September 4, 2017 in Glasgow,...

“It’s all right,” Griffiths told BBC Sport about his injury. “It was just a precaution.

”I was running through on goal and I felt a wee kick to the back of my calf. The game was safe, they weren’t causing us problems and I’ve got a big month coming up for Celtic.”

“I’ll be fine for Friday,” added Griffiths. “I’ll go in tomorrow and see the physios and speak to the manager and see what he wants to do. If he wants to rest me for Friday then be ready for Tuesday, happy days.”

(L-R) Celtic's Scott Brown and Leigh Griffiths celebrate winning the William Hill Scottish Cup Final between Aberdeen and Celtic at Hampden Park on May 27, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Griffiths’s comments about his fitness will be hugely welcomed by the Celtic fans and should allay their concerns.

The Scotsman will be important for the Bhoys against PSG, with fellow striker Moussa Dembele currently on the sidelines with injury.

Winning or even drawing with the Ligue 1 club is not going to be easy, but with Griffiths in attack, the Celtic Park faithful should be encouraged.