Shunsuke Nakamura joins Japan staff for World Cup as JFA announce role for Celtic hero
Shunsuke Nakamura has joined Japan’s coaching staff for the World Cup, the JFA have announced. The ex-Celtic man will link up with manager Hajime Moriyasu…
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Daizen Maeda ruled out of Japan action as Celtic star’s fitness issue confirmed
Daizen Maeda’s fitness is rarely in question. Brendan Rodgers’ trust in the Hoops forward is clear – he starts a vast majority of games and…
Two Celtic stars handed combined 66 minutes for Japan but one snubbed vs Indonesia
Celtic sent 13 players out on international duty this month with a number having already played their first matches. Arne Engels made his full Belgium…
What Japan staff told Hajime Moriyasu about Kyogo Furuhashi as Celtic hero earns call-up
Celtic hero Kyogo Furuhashi’s international career has taken a bit of a dip over the last two seasons or so. Despite being one of Celtic’s…
Daizen Maeda, Reo Hatate and Kyogo’s class recognition for superb Celtic form
Celtic trio Kyogo Furuhashi, Daizen Maeda and Reo Hatate have all been given superb recognition for their form this season. The Japanese trio have been…
Celtic hero Reo Hatate addresses Japan frustration with Hajime Moriyasu
Reo Hatate has suffered more frustration in this international break after the Celtic midfielder was an unused sub in Japan’s 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia.…
Celtic hero Reo Hatate shares interesting role change he trained for whilst on duty with Japan
Reo Hatate has been enjoying some great form for Celtic in the early stages of this season. The Japanese midfielder has started all seven of…
Kyogo has now been told why he was left out of Japan’s Asian Cup squad
Kyogo was surely left gutted when informed he did not make the cut for Japan’s final 2023 AFC Asian Cup squad. The tournament in Qatar…
Reo Hatate reflects on Japan duty; Celtic star has a strong desire for more international caps
Celtic midfielder, Reo Hatate featured heavily for Japan in the international window and it is fair to says that the 25-year-old has impressed. Hatate spoke…
Watch Celtic’s Daizen Maeda score for Japan; Reo Hatate and Kyogo get familiar starting spots
Celtic winger, Daizen Maeda has made a goalscoring return to international duty with a well-taken goal in the 4-1 win against Peru in the Kirin…
