Celtic’s failure to sign a striker during the January transfer window certainly added fuel to the Kyogo fire, including why he left and was allowed to leave.
But, at the end of the day, the noise you listen to the most is what’s happening on the field of play and you have to be impressed by what is being produced by Celtic.
Yes, the huge test of Celtic’s clash against Bayern Munich in the Champions League is up next, but Brendan Rodgers will be happy with the attacking display of the team since Kyogo left.
From the impressive attacking display at Villa Park to Daizen Maeda’s hat-trick as Celtic beat Raith Rovers in the Scottish Cup on Saturday.
The Bhoys can’t stop scoring and that forward line is performing as freely, fluently and
Daizen Maeda nets Celtic hat-trick against Raith Rovers
Okay, the level of the opponent needs to be put into consideration and it’s going to be a whole different world against Bayern.
But, you can only beat what is put in front of you and, in recent weeks, Celtic have looked and performed at their free-flowing best.
Maeda is performing better than ever and his hat-trick against Raith Rovers was his 50th goal in green and white colours. What a season he is having!
Kyogo Furuhashi is an unused substitute for Rennes
It was suggested that Kyogo moved to Rennes – and France’s top-tier – to enhance his chances of making the Japan squad for the 2026 World Cup.
This hasn’t been confirmed by anyone, but that rumour has been flying about!
Kyogo made his Rennes debut last week when his side recorded a 1-0 win over Strasbourg and he played just over an hour – he only touched the ball seven times.
That performance wasn’t entirely great from the Japan star and it resulted in him being benched and an unused substitute against Saint-Etienne on Saturday – the relegation-threatened side picked up a crucial 2-0 win.
Former Aston Villa and Newcastle United defender Habib Beye is the new Rennes manager – he was appointed days after Kyogo joined.
Kyogo will be hoping this doesn’t become a theme because Beye wasn’t in charge when he was brought in and he doesn’t want this move to become a disaster before he can blink.