Celtic captain Callum McGregor insists there are still areas he and his teammates can brush up on ahead of their return to league action next weekend.
Brendan Rodgers' men take on St Mirren as they unfurl yet another league flag.
Celtic ended their pre-season preparations with a penalty shootout victory over Asian champions Al Ahli on Saturday night after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes.
"Pre-season has been good," skipper McGregor told Celtic TV. "Every season throws up different challenges of trying to get up to speed, trying to integrate new players and find the rhythm of the team.
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"At times it’s looked really good and there are always bits we can brush up on.
"It’s been a good five or six-week block. The boys have worked really hard.
"Everyone knows the objectives and we’re ready to go. The big test for us will be next week.
"We’ll be ready for St Mirren. We know that they always give you a tough game.
"You always have to try and get on the front foot early doors and impose yourself.
"The start of the week will be nice and chilled, and then we’ll ramp it up as we go.
"We’ve been here a million times, so we know to expect. The players know what’s expected of them as well, so come Sunday we have to be ready."
Celtic travel back to Glasgow from Italy this evening. The players will be given a few days off before reporting back to Lennoxtown on Wednesday as flag day preparations ramp up.
