Kyogo Furuhashi stepped up this afternoon at Celtic Park with a brace against St Johnstone ahead of the Glasgow Derby on Thursday, with the Japanese striker showing, after a dip in form, that he is ready to be a difference-maker against Philippe Clement’s side.
These strikes bring Kyogo’s Scottish Premiership tally to eight goals and three assists in 17 league games this season, a respectable return despite the misplaced criticism he’s faced from some corners of the Scottish media.
It’s no secret that Kyogo’s role under Brendan Rodgers has evolved. While the goals keep coming, they’ve been distributed more evenly throughout the team this season.
Players like Arne Engels and Paulo Bernardo have stepped up in recent weeks, forming an impressive partnership that allows Kyogo to thrive in both buildup play and in the box.
His intelligent movement and unselfish link-up play are giving Celtic a new dimension, with the team scoring freely from all areas of the pitch.
As we approach Thursday’s Glasgow Derby, Kyogo’s brace is a reminder of his importance to this Celtic side.
His knack for delivering in big moments is unmatched, and with Rangers waiting in the wings, you wouldn’t bet against him adding to his tally at Ibrox.
