{"id":3261,"date":"2025-02-10T21:17:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/10\/celtic-receive-double-deadline-day-blow-in-pursuit-of-kyogos-successor-why-there-is-no-need-to-panic-yet\/"},"modified":"2025-02-10T21:17:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T21:17:39","slug":"celtic-receive-double-deadline-day-blow-in-pursuit-of-kyogos-successor-why-there-is-no-need-to-panic-yet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2025\/02\/10\/celtic-receive-double-deadline-day-blow-in-pursuit-of-kyogos-successor-why-there-is-no-need-to-panic-yet\/","title":{"rendered":"Celtic Receive Double Deadline-day Blow In Pursuit Of Kyogo\u2019s Successor: Why There Is No Need To Panic Yet"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Despite Kyogo Furuhashi\u2019s \u00a310m transfer to Rennes, Celtic<\/a> failed to bring in a like-for-like replacement before last Monday\u2019s deadline. They suffered a double blow while pursuing Brondy centre-forward Mathias Kvistgaarden and the Slovan Bratislava \u2018number 9\u2032 David Strelec, the football director of the Danish side Benjamin Schmedes and the Sky Blues\u2019 boss Vladimir Weiss have respectively confirmed.<\/p>\n

Strelec\u2019s father was keen on the move, however, a conflict in valuation between the Celts and the Slovak outfit led to a transfer breakdown. Middlesbrough were also eager<\/a> to have him in their ranks for the promotion push. But it did not materialise either.<\/p>\n

Weiss was brutal<\/a> before his side\u2019s weekend clash with MFK Ruzomberok.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe gave him permission to transfer for a while, then it stopped and then it didn\u2019t happen. Now he will have to return with his head down to earth, knowing that he will definitely be here until the summer. I believe that his goals will help us win the title.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Kvistgaarden, the other long-term target, would have cost them \u00a313.5m. The Hoops opted against a late swoop but might<\/a> return for him in the summer. Schmedes, for now, has managed to keep hold of their 22-year-old talisman.<\/p>\n

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND \u2013 FEBRUARY 13: Daizen Maeda of Celtic celebrates after scoring their side\u2019s third goal during the Scottish Cup match between Celtic and Raith Rovers at Celtic Park on February 13, 2022 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by Mark Runnacles\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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\u201cOf course, there was some work for us to persuade some people to stay, but I think everyone can be satisfied with being here, including the players, now that we have a big spring season ahead of us.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Former Celtic star Chris Sutton has labelled<\/a> this an \u2018unnecessary risk\u2019 with some crucial fixtures scheduled at home and in Europe. Brendan Rodgers understands fans\u2019 frustration with the lack of transfer activities and has admitted<\/a> that they wanted another striker after Kyogo\u2019s egress.<\/p>\n

Why Celtic Have A Lethal Weapon To Deal With Kyogo\u2019s Departure<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Meanwhile, the Northern Irish boss has focused on coaching and hard work to stretch the success story over the next few months. Jota\u2019s return has bolstered them down the wide, which could see Daizen Maeda shifting in the middle as a centre-forward.<\/p>\n

The Japanese ace is in blistering scoring form as he notched a hat-trick against Raith Rovers on Saturday evening while spearheading the attack. He used to lead the line during his Yokohama F. Marinos days but was deployed down the left by former chief Ange Postecoglou to incorporate Kyogo upfront.<\/p>\n

With 21 goals and 8 assists in 34 outings [stats via Transfermarket<\/a>] across competitions, Maeda could give Adam Idah a run for his money with the latter thought to be the undisputed \u2018number 9\u2019 for the rest of the season. Young Johnny Kenny could flourish as the understudy to Idah, however, Maeda\u2019s form and flexibility across the frontline could play a crucial role in shaping their success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Pratyay<\/p>\n

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Pratyay Maitra\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/h3>\n

A sports enthusiast who reads, breathes, as well as dreams (mostly) about football and attempts to share his views with the fanatics by jotting down a few words.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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