Freddie Ljungberg relishing his first game at Celtic Park

Freddie Ljungberg is relishing the prospect of making his home debut for Celtic against Aberdeen tomorrow.

The former Arsenal midfielder has made three appearances for Celtic since joining the Parkhead club at the end of December, but the Scottish Cup game against Berwick and the two Clydesdale Bank Premier League games against Hamilton and Hibernian have been on the road.

The former Sweden international will get the chance to showcase his wares in front of the Celtic faithful when Craig Brown's Dons visit the east end of Glasgow on SPL duty.

And the 33-year-old is hoping the home support will display the passion which he remembers well from his time in London and which persuaded him to make the move to Parkhead.

"The pitch is great there and it will be special playing in front of your home fans after playing in three away games," said Ljungberg.

"Celtic fans are great. We had a testimonial for Tony Adams at Highbury and I remember the Celtic fans travelled all the way down and took up the whole side. That's my best memory of them. They were a massive factor for me. I missed the passion and I really mean that.

"When I looked at different places in the world - and there were different options for me to go to in Europe - this is one place where it matters a lot and it's something I like as a player.

"I don't think you can go anywhere in the world to feel this passion.

"I felt it when I landed at the airport. I have felt it wherever I have gone - the people have been amazing. And that's what's important to me. I think it's important to build a relationship with the fans and so I will try to play as well as I can."

Ljungberg is enjoying being at a club where the need to win is all-consuming.

"At Arsenal we were a good team and we almost never lost, but, if we did, I was embarrassed that we had let people down as people cared," he said. "I feel that is the same thing here.

"If we lose a game here people will let us know and that is what football is all about.

"If you want to be at the top you are supposed to win. That's the mentality I have had my whole life. That's the kind of clubs I have always been with."

Despite just three appearances so far, Ljungberg has no doubts that he made the correct decision in coming to Scotland.

"My team-mates are good players and we want to play football, which is important for me," he added.

"We want to keep the ball on the floor and I think the game we play suits me well. I'm looking forward to playing. I am getting even fitter now, so everything is great."