Earlier today, CeltsAreHere reported on a burgeoning rumour circulating within Celtic’s online community concerning Daizen Maeda’s fitness. According to sources, during a private Q&A session, Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers indicated that Maeda’s recovery was progressing far more swiftly than anticipated, suggesting his return to the squad could be imminent—potentially as soon as next week.
In pursuit of clarity on these claims, our team obtained confirmation from two independent attendees of the event, substantiating that Rodgers indeed provided this optimistic update.
The event, an exclusive gathering for Celtic shareholders in the investors’ lounge, presented an opportunity for stakeholders to engage directly with the Celtic manager. During the discourse, a shareholder inquired about the fitness levels of both Callum McGregor and Daizen Maeda.
RE: Maeda Rumours
Rodgers did take part in a Q&A for an investors lounge event. I’ve had it confirmed by two people in attendance Rodgers did say Maeda is back running already and could be back as early as next week.
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— Craig (@CraigCelt) April 25, 2024
Should Rodgers’ latest assessment hold true, Maeda could be available for the upcoming matches against Hearts and Rangers at Celtic Park. Remarkably, Maeda has been sidelined since scoring the initial goal of the match against Rangers at Ibrox within the first 22 seconds—an impressive feat.
The potential early return of Maeda, who appeared to have sustained a season-ending injury just a few weeks ago, is tremendously encouraging. His rapid recovery not only boosts the team’s prospects during the crucial run-in but also positions his resilience as a subject worthy of scientific study.
