A striker who has plundered five goals in his last three Old Firm derbies and doubles in two cup finals is clearly a man for the big occasion. But Greg Taylor reckons the key to Kyogo Furuhashi ’s success is the Celtic hitman has a big-game mentality in EVERY fixture.
The full-back admits he’s run out of words to praise the poacher as he closes in on a couple of major milestones. Kyogo is just one goal away from the half century for Celtic and, with it, 30 for this season. And few would bet against the 28-year-old hitting the mark against Rangers at Hampden on Sunday.
The Japanese favourite fired a double against the Light Blues in the crucial league clash at Celtic Park earlier this month, having tucked away two to secure the Viaplay Cup at the expense of their fierce foes six weeks earlier. Kyogo also grabbed the crucial leveller in the 2-2 Premiership draw at Ibrox at New Year, which helped the Hoops take a huge step towards the title by preserving a then nine-point cushion.
