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Yang injury update as Celtic star makes decision for Asian Games semi-final

Celtic's Yang Hyun-Jun has made a decision on his fitness (Image: Steve Welsh)

Celtic star Yang Hyun-jun has declared himself fit for the Asian Games semi-final as he tries to help South Korea win the gold medal.

The Hoops ace revealed last week that he was suffering from a slight hamstring strain and missed their last game against Vietnam in the tournament.

He's been a key man for Celtic this season, but missed both of their recent Old Firm defeats to Rangers due to his involvement in the tournament.


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However, he is set to return for his country in their semi finals against China in Osaka tomorrow.

Yang said: "I’m sorry for not contributing to the team. But I’ve fully recovered my fitness now."

South Korea are heavy favourites to progress as they aim for their fourth triumph at the Games in a row. They will play the winners of the other semi finals between Uzbekistan and hosts Japan if they progress.

The tournament is vital to Yang and the other South Korean players, since winning it would mean exemption from military service.

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