Callum McGregor has told new Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou that he will sacrifice a prolonged break to hit the ground running at Parkhead.
The Hoops midfielder insists he’ll only need between seven and 10 days’ holiday when Scotland’s Euro 2020 bid is over.
And McGregor has assured Postecoglou that he will be recharged and available for the Hoops’ first Champions League qualifier on July 20.
Incredibly, the Scotland star – preparing to face Czech Republic on Monday – has played 292 games for club and country in the last five years.
That’s 58-and-a-half games per season – but McGregor is adamant that he feels reinvigorated and can’t wait to get started under his new club gaffer.
He said: “I feel great. When you come away ahead of a big tournament, it only energises you. You feel fresher.
“The good thing about playing so many games is that you feel in a good rhythm.
“In terms of getting a rest, nothing is nailed on, but come the end of the tournament, I’ll get a week to 10 days and then I’ll be back in at Celtic.
“That’s what I’m used to. The summers have been shorter in the last few years but that’s what I feel I need.
“I’ve managed to play consecutively for five years and, touch wood, had no injuries or knock-on effects.
“So I feel good and I’ll be raring to go. I haven’t spoken to the new manager at Celtic yet but I’m sure he’ll be watching me in this tournament
“It will be a fresh start when we go back and I have this chance to impress him from afar.
“For now, I’m just focusing on Scotland and I’ll deal with club stuff when I get back.”
