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13 January 2007
The Hoops have trained on a similar surface in Glasgow in preparation for the first leg of their Champions League third qualifying round clash in the Russian capital on Wednesday and Burns is sure the artificial turf will not hinder their chances.
"I think the surfaces are totally different from what they were 25-30 years ago," said the first-team coach. "So from that point of view it will be the best there is."
He added: "We trained on a very good (artificial) surface yesterday at Harmony Row Boys Club up in Govan and it was first class.
"So from that point of view I don't think we will be looking at it as anything to hold the boys back."
Celtic have doubts over the fitness of goalkeeper Artur Boruc, who has missed their opening two Clydesdale Bank Premier League games with a shoulder injury.
But Burns maintains the pitch will have no bearing on the decision over his inclusion.
"I think it's just his fitness that will decide whether he will play or not," he said.
"We are going to test him when we are over there so the next 48 hours will be very important to him."
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