Boyata looking forward to a family affair when Celtic play Anderlecht
Dedryck Boyata will enjoy a family affair with no ties when Celtic come up against Anderlecht on Wednesday night.
Last updated 27th Sep 2017
The 26-year-old Hoops defender was born and raised in Brussels before joining Manchester City as a youngster in 2006.
He will have some familiar faces watching him on his return with the Scottish champions, who face Anderlecht in their Champions League Group B game at the Constant Vanden Stock stadium, but he is desperate to take three points back to Glasgow.
"It is my home town, I come from Brussels, I was born in Brussels but I am playing for Celtic," said Boyata.
"I have nothing to do with Anderlecht so it is a Champions League game I'm thinking about like any Champions League game.
"It is different because I am playing against a club I have known since I was a young player but I will have the same focus for the game and that's it.
"I have loads of family, loads of friends coming but I want to win the game not because they are in the stadium but because it is a Champions League game, a very important game for all the players.
"We have been working hard to get here and it is a great place to be. We know it is not going to be easy but of course we want to win the game.