The Celtic manager has acknowledged that he anticipates Daizen Maeda’s performance will generate interest.

The Celtic manager has acknowledged that he anticipates Daizen Maeda’s performance will generate interest. BRENDAN Rodgers revealed tonight that he anticipates Daizen Maeda’s exceptional performance to garner interest from clubs throughout Europe.

This follows the Japanese winger’s double in a 5-1 victory over Aberdeen. Maeda, who was once again deployed as a striker in the William Hill Premiership match at Parkhead, scored the opening goal and then added a second in injury time to complete an emphatic victory. Rodgers has been exceedingly pleased with the 27-year-old’s recent performances in Europe and domestically, as he has brought his total for his club

in the 2024/25 campaign to 25 in all competitions with his brace. Nevertheless, the Northern Irishman, whose team has advanced 16 points in the league, acknowledged that he anticipates the 22-times capped internationalist to garner admiring views from across the continent as a result of his impressive performances.

“I would anticipate that he would,” he stated. “I believe that a number of the players will be successful due to their efficiency and hard work.” Furthermore, they have executed it at the utmost level. If you are performing at the Champions League level, you are demonstrating your ability to perform at that level and on that stage.

“So, yes, I believe that if you are scoring goals at the same rate and working as diligently as he does, it is inevitable that you will attract attention.” However, I also believe that the team and its structure serve to enhance his qualities.

I am delighted to hear that the lads are doing well. Rodgers concluded, “He serves as an exceptional representation of our organisation and its members.” Regarding the pressing, he is at the maximum level in terms of the intensity with which he presses.

“I am of the opinion that he is capable of scoring in any position along the front line.” You have observed him score goals as a central striker, from the right side, and from the left side. His initial objective was to achieve a sense of excitement and anticipation in order to access it. This season, he has demonstrated a strong affinity for the second objective.

Ali [Johnston] executed an exceptional cross, which has resulted in him being situated in the desired locations. He is an exceptional representation of the manner in which we train, labour, and play, as I previously stated. He has earned every accolade he has received thus far. “He demonstrates this on a daily basis during his training.” That is its allure.

The team has aspirations. We had a 3-0 lead; however, we hope to score additional goals and generate more opportunities. He epitomised that. “Upon my arrival, he was an exceptional player.” We have merely endeavoured to enhance his efficiency. I believe it is acknowledging the necessity for the wingers to produce goals.

I have consistently expressed this sentiment to my colleagues. Wingers are required to score and create goals. “He is merely maturing in the same manner as a football player.” Players develop the ability to improve and acquire confidence, which in turn leads to success. That is the condition he has been in this season.