Despite a strong Premiership performance and a potential Scottish Cup victory, Celtic's failure to replace Kyogo Furuhashi after his departure to Rennes is a significant concern. The author argues that the club's lack of preparation for Kyogo's exit, coupled with the missed opportunity to sign a high-caliber striker during the transfer window, has weakened their chances in the Champions League against Bayern Munich.
Jota was back in full flow like he’d never been away, Adam Idah was bang in form and back in the goals and Daizen Maeda was doing his best Henrik Larsson impression. It was like the supporters had forgotten all about Kyogo and his departure for Rennes. That’s fair enough – but I can’t help but feel the failure to replace him is a major disappointment. Listen, Celtic are 13 points clear in the Premiership with 13 games to go. I don’t think it’s done yet but I can see why plenty of people do.
This wasn’t like Moussa Dembele dropping a bombshell on deadline day. Celtic had plenty of time to prepare for his departure. It defies belief they allowed Kyogo to go without having a new man lined up. I get there was big money involved but it’s not as if money is tight at Parkhead. By letting him leave Celtic completely showed their hand. Clubs knew they badly needed a striker and would be desperate. No wonder the prices shot up. It’s rookie stuff when it comes to negotiations.
It would be handy to know what football doctor Paul Tisdale brought to the table? It’s not like he unearthed Jota, Tierney or Jeffrey Schlupp – who says he only got a call at 2pm on deadline day. Is the issue chief executive Michael Nicholson getting deals over the line? Rodgers has said before he is a dreamer when it comes to what his side can achieve. I’ve always been the same. You have to aim high.
That’s grossly unfair. We know Carter-Vickers has had some injury issues but he’s a guy who constantly plays through the pain barrier. He won’t want to miss this one. I hope he doesn’t, because I tend to get a bit worried when he’s not around for these types of matches.
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