Ange Postecoglou admits he's mightily relieved Celtic were finally able to get a first away win in almost eight months against Aberdeen.
But he's dreading the prospect of the upcoming international break after the last one "wasn't kind" to his squad.
Postecoglou has seen his squad ravaged by injuries in recent months and the last break claimed Kyogo Furuhashi among a number of key figures.
The Japan star has since returned and he got the opening goal as the Hoops overturned Aberdeen at Pittodrie to claim a vital 2-1 win.
And while Postecoglou breathed a sigh of relief, he displayed his signature gallows humour as he joked that any player who picks up a knock in the upcoming break shouldn't bother coming back.
He told Sky Sports after the game: "The last break wasn't really kind to me.
"I've said to the players, if you get injured on international duty, don't bother coming back.
"The disruption we've gone through with injuries has made it really difficult for us.
"It's crucial we get through the break without any other injuries."
Postecoglou was however delighted to see his players battle to a win after being pegged back through Lewis Ferguson's header.
They were on the ropes after the second half equaliser but dug in and eventually got their winner when Portuguese winger Jota slammed in at the back post.
Postecoglou went on: "It was a tough game, it's obviously a tough game to come and get three points.
"It was great character shown by the players to go for the winner rather than just settle for a point.
"I'm super happy for the players, they got their just rewards."
