Amidst all the transfer window chatter, the focus was on Celtic’s quest to find a new striker to fill the void left by Kyogo Furuhashi. Despite manager Brendan Rodgers expressing his desire to find a replacement, the club was unable to secure the player they were looking for.
Speculation swirled around Celtic’s interest in David Strelec on transfer deadline day, but ultimately, Rodgers was unsuccessful in adding a new frontman to the squad. With Adam Idah leading the line and Johnny Kenny as the only senior back-up, Celtic may have to rely on other options.
Rodgers hinted at utilizing Daizen Maeda as a potential replacement for Kyogo, praising his natural striker instincts and goal-scoring abilities. While he prefers not to use Maeda in that role, the manager acknowledged the player’s qualities and the possibility of deploying him as a striker if necessary.
Looking ahead, Rodgers remains focused on strengthening the squad and ensuring they can compete, especially against tough opponents like Bayern Munich. The failure to secure a new striker may present challenges, but with Maeda and other players stepping up, Celtic is determined to push for success.
