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Ben Banks

Celtic see Hatate and Kyogo omitted by Japan ahead of hectic schedule as Maeda gets 45 minutes

Celtic pair Reo Hatate and Kyogo Furuhashi have both been left on the sidelines for Japan's friendly with USA, with teammate Daizen Maeda also given a breather.

Midfielder Hatate wasn't included in the squad entirely as mystery surrounds whether he was excluded or whether any niggling injury issues have cropped up. Kyogo was an unused substitute as the Land of the Rising Sun ran out 2-0 winners over USA ahead of their World Cup 2022 adventure this winter.

Rangers' Malik Tillman also appeared off the bench in the friendly encounter. Maeda was the only Hoops player to play as he featured for 45 minutes despite having not scored for Ange Postecoglou's team in the league since making his move from Yokohama F. Marinos permanent this summer. It's something he is keen to alter, telling the Daily Record: "I haven't scored a goal yet for Celtic in the league this season.

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