Wednesday 13 April 2016 13:00, UK
Celtic boss Ronny Deila says Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final against Rangers will be 'special' but insists booking a return to Hampden next month is the only thing on his mind.
Celtic face Rangers at the national stadium - live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 11am - for the right to play the winner of the other semi-final between Dundee United and Hibernian on Saturday, May 21.
Speaking to Sky Sports News HQ, the Norwegian said: "It is very important. It's another game closer to getting a trophy. We have played two semi-finals and lost two so we want to get back to the final and get a new trophy."
Celtic, eight points clear at the top of the Premiership, are closing in on their fifth successive title and Deila would love to win the one major trophy which has eluded him during his time at Celtic Park.
"Two trophies are of course much better than one. We have put ourselves in a good position in the league, but this is just one game. It will be tight but we are really looking forward to it."
Asked if the experience of beating Rangers in the Scottish League Cup last year will benefit his side come Sunday, Deila said: "We'll see on Sunday. It's not just me who has the experience. There are lots of players here as well who know about the derbies and that is always a positive thing."
Rangers manager Mark Warburton is reported to have labelled the match 'just another game of football' in the build-up, but Deila disagrees.
"You can't say that. It is a game of football but this is special. It's a big game and something we really look forward to," he added.
"There's always pressure on these games. It is a semi-final, one game, and we have seen before that things can happen in these games.
"We need to be very concentrated and we know we have a very good team when we are at our best so everything is in our hands."
Central defender Erik Sviatchenko suffered an injury in the recent 0-0 draw at Dundee and Deila is refusing to rule the Dane out of the weekend game.
"He has a good chance, but we will see. It's too early for Erik now. It's a grade one pulled muscle... so we'll see.
"Dedryck Boyata missed training this morning, but he'll be fine. It's just a small thing.
"Everyone knows what's coming up and they're just ensuring they are ready for Sunday."
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