‘Could Have Been A Lot Worse’ ‘Hate International Football’ Fans Not Happy After Extent Of Celtic Star’s Injury Is Confirmed

‘Could Have Been A Lot Worse’ ‘Hate International Football’ Fans Not Happy After Extent Of Celtic Star’s Injury Is Confirmed

Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi is expected to be sidelined for between three to four weeks with a knee injury he sustained on international duty.

The 26-year-old had to be substituted five minutes into the second half of Japan’s World Cup qualifier against China on Tuesday and he could now miss several matches for the Hoops.

Supporters on Twitter are rather frustrated by the news but, after initial reports suggesting he could be sidelined for seven games, some are relieved he may not be out for as long as first feared:

There is every chance that the Japanese international could still miss seven matches between now and the next international break if he is sidelined for the next month but he could still make an earlier than expected return.

You can’t get away from the fact, though, that it is a big blow. Kyogo has been Celtic’s best player since the start of the season and his absence will be keenly felt.