Mowbray will not castigate Fortune

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After Alexander Kokorin's seventh-minute strike gave the Russian side the lead, Celtic battled back but missed several opportunities to equalise including a first-half sitter by Fortune, who also wasted a couple of half-chances.

"We missed numerous chances," said Mowbray, who tasted defeat for the first time in his first competitive game as Celtic manager.

"Shaun Maloney missed a good opportunity as did Georgios Samaras, so we can't blame one player. The team missed opportunities which could have changed the game but there you go.

"Marc needs a goal but I have no concerns, he worked very hard for the team. He hit the bar and post in pre-season and if he gets one then he will be away."

Maloney had sympathy for Fortune but insisted he was as much to blame.

"I'm gutted for him," the Celtic midfielder said. "I've seen players go three or four games in their Celtic career without scoring and the pressure tends to build.

"But we have seen enough of him in his last few games, he will make chances on his own and we are all confident he will take them pretty soon.

"One of the lads said the defender might have got a nick on my cross for his chance and if he did then he can't do much about that.

"It was unfortunate and if the defender did get it then it was great defending. Marc is a relaxed guy, it's only one (competitive game) so I'm sure he will be all right."