Ange Postecoglou insists his team can't fall into a "false trap" of believing Sunday's derby will be made easier after recent developments across the city.
Positive covid tests saw rivals Rangers take a depleted squad to Armenia when they faced Alashkert in Thursday night's Europa League play-off.
Both first-team goalkeepers Allan McGregor and Jon McLaughlin were missing for the trip. So to were manager Steven Gerrard, Scott Wright, Calvin Bassey, James Tavernier and Ryan Kent, although the latter stayed behind to avoid worsening an injury.Those at Ibrox are hoping new self-isolation for the double-vaccinated population will mean some of those players can return if they log a negative test.But Postecoglou insists his team won't be taking.