‘Manager may have thrown the league away’ ‘decision was utter stupidity’ ‘shocking management’ Ange decision leaves Celtic fans despairing

Celtic fans felt the fear as soon as Kyogo Furuhashi was sent on to replace Albian Ajeti after the Swiss striker picked up a hamstring injury in the 28th minute of the Europa League tie against Real Betis.

The match was meaningless as Ange Postecoglou confirmed with his team selection which featured 11 changes from the win over Dundee United on Sunday with debuts given to Osaze Urhoghide, Liam Scales and Liam Shaw.

With Giorgos Giakoumakis already unavailable the importance of Kyogo couldn’t be over-estimated but for reasons few fans can work out the Japanese striker was sent onto the pitch for 60 minutes of danger. He lasted 40 of them.

In the 70th minute Kyogo chased a ball back into his own half, as he stretched out to tackle he pulled up, clutching his upper right leg. It is a familiar sight for Celtic fans, it has happened to Jota and James Forrest in the last two matches.

Inevitably Kyogo trooped off, Celtic went on to win the match 3-2 but perhaps at a very heavy cost.

With seven matches to go until the winter break it looks very likely that Ange will be choosing between Mikey Johnston and Liel Abada as striker, injury permitting.

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