Kyogo Furuhashi experienced a whirlwind of emotions when he made the surprising move to Rennes, only to have his expectations shattered shortly thereafter with the departure of manager Jorge Sampaoli. The talented Japanese forward, who has yet to find the back of the net in his first two appearances for the French club, revealed his astonishment and disappointment at the sudden change in leadership.
Reflecting on the situation, Furuhashi shared, “I had meaningful conversations with the previous coach prior to signing my contract. However, just a day or two into training, I was taken aback by the news circulating among the players about the coach being replaced. It caught me completely off guard, and I felt a sense of disappointment at the unexpected turn of events.”
Despite being sidelined due to injury in the previous game against Lille, Furuhashi is ready to make a comeback and is poised to be among the substitutes for Rennes’ upcoming fixture against Reims. Meanwhile, back at Celtic, where Furuhashi made a significant impact before his departure, his former teammates, including the likes of Adam Idah and Daizen Maeda, have stepped up in his absence to keep the team performing at a high level.
Looking ahead, Celtic faces a challenging match against Hibernian at Easter Road, as they continue their campaign without Furuhashi. The sudden managerial change at Rennes and the adjustments at Celtic have added an element of unpredictability to both teams’ seasons, leaving fans eagerly anticipating how these developments will shape the future performances of the clubs.
