Tottenham star has fond memories of facing Barcelona with Celtic.
Victor Wanyama made a timely return for Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, making his first start of the season.
He got an hour under his belt as Spurs defeated Watford in the Carabao Cup, ideal preparation for tougher tasks ahead.
None are tougher than Tottenham’s upcoming Champions League tie with Barcelona.
Wanyama will hold no fear. He has beaten them once before.
The Kenyan did so with Celtic in 2013, in a famous 2-1 victory at Celtic Park.
Wanyama scored in the win, which Barcelona dominated with more than 80 per cent of possession and still managed to lose.
That night he went up against two titans of world football in midfield, Xavi and Andres Iniesta.
They have since departed, but Barcelona are just as fearsome in attack, with Lionel Messi still the best player in the world.
Wanyama’s return is perfectly timed for next week’s match, and Spurs must draw from his fearless attitude as they look to get off the mark in the Champions League after an opening defeat to Inter.
If the £12 million midfielder can get more minutes against Huddersfield at the weekend he will be primed for selection against the Spanish champions.
Wanyama can draw on the spirit of his Celtic side to help inspire his Tottenham teammates to a victory.
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