This season has been a standout one for Celtic, excelling on both domestic and European fronts. However, the news of striker Kyogo’s impending departure has stirred up emotions among fans and analysts alike. Despite their success, Brendan Rodgers has expressed concerns about the team’s striker position, particularly with Adam Idah struggling to solidify his role since his permanent move to Celtic Park.
Rodgers recently addressed the decision to sell Kyogo for a reported fee of approximately £10 million, stating that the player had been eager to leave for some time. Kyogo has been a prolific scorer for the Glasgow club, notably netting 27 league goals in Ange Postecoglu’s final campaign. His absence will undoubtedly be felt as Celtic look to secure another league title and make a deep run in the UEFA Champions League.
While Celtic has managed to progress to the knockout stage of the Champions League, club legend Chris Sutton has taken issue with the decision to part ways with Kyogo, questioning the club’s ambition. Sutton wonders whether Celtic would have a greater chance of success in the Champions League had Kyogo remained with the team, particularly as they face pivotal matches in the competition.
With Kyogo moving on, the pressure will now be on Idah to step up and deliver in the striker position. Additionally, Daizen Maeda and Johnny Kenny will be called upon to contribute in Kyogo’s absence, as both players look to make their mark for the club at a crucial time.
Despite the challenges presented by Kyogo’s departure, Celtic remains optimistic about their future prospects in both domestic and European competitions. The management and players are determined to rise to the occasion and continue to achieve success on the field, even in the face of significant changes to the squad.
