Colby Donovan insists Celtic need to “dig in” if they stand any chance of overturning their 4-1 deficit against Stuttgart in their Europa League play-off second leg on Thursday.
The defender is hopeful his side can “stick together” and qualify for the last 16 of the competition despite their performance last week.
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“The boys are buzzing,” the right-back said.
“Looking at the game the other night we know they’re a good side and we know they can play some good footballs at times.
“We just need to go over there and do everything we did Feyenoord, Bologna, in the away games that we’ve played so far and just dig in.
“We treat it like any other game, it’s the same game, we’ve played big games this season so far and we’ve done well.
“So take every game as it comes and keep training, stick together as a group of boys and I’m sure the results will come.”
The 19-year-old made his Europa League debut during the league phase at the start of this season and has gone on to make seven appearances in the competition.
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And the Scotland youth international is relishing every moment of playing on the big stage.
“It’s a dream come true,” Donovan added.
“I used to watch these boys when I was younger, I used to look up to them like they were my heroes, being here and being in and about it, it’s just every kid’s dream.
“Going from playing against them young boys your own age to then taking the big step to European football, it’s a big step that is hard but you need to get put in situations where you don’t feel comfortable.
“Then you will start to feel more comfortable going in to the bigger games, it is a big step but you need to do it.
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“It’s a huge confidence boost from being there last year to where I am now. It’s a huge step, but I’m buzzing to see what the future holds.
“This season has been class, my break-through season so far, it’s been quick, games come think and fast, every three days we’ve got another game.
“Once one’s done you’re into the next, then you’re into the next, you need to get out of your head and then just keep going.
“Martin O’Neill’s been brilliant so far, he’s came in, the first interim spell and then now. He’s given the boys such a confidence boost.
“You see his talks before the games and see his interviews, he’s just a great character and a great manager too.”