As the crucial fixture against Hearts approaches this Sunday, Celtic supporters are enveloped in uncertainty regarding Daizen Maeda’s availability.
The club has maintained radio silence on whether the influential winger will be fit to participate in the upcoming match. Despite the growing anticipation, there have been no updates from the training ground—no images or leaks have surfaced to provide hints about Maeda’s current status.
Traditionally, Celtic releases training images on Fridays, accompanied by a press conference with manager Brendan Rodgers. It is during these sessions that updates on player fitness and team strategy are typically shared. This week, the focus is expected to be intensely on Maeda’s recovery and potential involvement in the game against Hearts.
After sustaining a “season ending” injury after the Ibrox 3-3 draw, Rodgers had hinted at a faster-than-expected recovery, suggesting that Maeda could be back on the field sooner rather than later. However, as the week progresses without any visual confirmation of his participation in training, fans are left to wonder about his actual condition.
The upcoming press conference on Friday is eagerly awaited, with hopes that Rodgers will shed light on the situation.
Rodgers would not have said anything unless he is sure maeda is fit maybe he broke down in training or something if he dosent take some part in game I’d not expect him for glasgow derby cause he risk him on plastic pitch all will be revealed on Friday?
I was invited to training on Monday and can confirm Maeda was on the grass. I have a video but can’t post it on this unfortunately.
Should Maeda be fit brilliant.
I would seriously consider Yang on the right before Kuhn, Yang is out of position on the left, he can and does go past players to cut back from the byline.
Kuhn is to much like Palma, both cut inside as they don’t have the pace to pass players.