Gravesen can handle abuse says Celtic boss

6 december 2006, 13:39

Koen Freriks

Gordon Strachan believes Thomas Gravesen will be unaffected by the unsavoury chants which could come from his fellow countrymen in tonight's Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen.

In their Group F clash at Celtic Park, the visiting fans sang in a vitriolic fashion about the Danish midfielder's partner Kira Eggers, a model who has appeared in adult movies.

Gravesen, 30, who recently quit playing international football, has refused to talk to the media in his homeland and could come in for similar treatment from the Parken Stadium fans tonight.

However, Strachan insists the former Everton player's experience of Scottish football will allow him to get on with his game, regardless of what he may hear from the Danish supporters.