Benjamin Nygren thrives on Ibrox hostility ahead of Rangers clash

Celtic winger Benjamin Nygren is aiming to maintain his stellar form as the team travels to Ibrox for a decisive Premier Sports Cup quarter-final against Rangers. The winner will complete the semi-final line-up alongside Hearts, Hibernian, and Aberdeen.

With no away supporters permitted at the stadium, Martin O'Neill's side will face a wall of 50,000 home fans. However, the 25-year-old Swedish international insists that he finds energy in intense, loud environments regardless of the crowd's allegiance.

I've always loved loud crowds, so I've loved playing at home and away in my career so far. I just see it as energy within the stadium and I bring in that energy. We just have to focus on the game and let our fans celebrate elsewhere. Benjamin Nygren

Nygren enters the match in excellent form, having contributed five goals and six assists in nine appearances this term. While he hopes to net his first-ever Old Firm derby goal, he maintains that team success remains his primary objective. Celtic enter the tie with a strong domestic record and a historical edge in recent League Cup encounters against their rivals.