Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic’s new Japanese heroes and returning stars will ensure the team copes without crocked Kyogo Furuhashi.
The Parkhead boss was thrilled after his troops made light of the absence of their talismanic top scorer to dismiss Hibs.
Attacker Daizen Maeda bagged a goal within four minutes of his debut, while compatriot Reo Hatate produced a Man of the Match show in midfield.
