Two of Celtic’s biggest players have sustained injuries in recent weeks.
It is now widely recognised that Jota is out for an extended period, and the recent injury sustained by Reo Hatate has not helped matters either.
Fortunately, the Premiership title has been resolved, and Hatate will only be absent for Celtic’s forthcoming Scottish Cup final against Aberdeen.
Nevertheless, Brendan Rodgers’ much-revised team routed the Dons in their most recent match, prior to the Japan star’s departure from the bench and subsequent injury from a foolhardy challenge.
Nevertheless, Celtic commemorated trophy day by securing a 1-1 draw against St Mirren during the final Premiership campaign of the season over the weekend.
Hatate was in attendance, participating in the team photos, attending the celebrations, and basking in the sunshine. However, Stephen McGinn is mildly concerned about what he observed.
Signs of concern regarding Reo Hatate’s injury
Hatate’s injury has not been assigned a specific timeframe, except for the fact that his campaign concluded at Pittodrie. However, McGinn is of the opinion that the situation is not in order following the events he observed on trophy day.
The Celtic-obsessed pundit observed that the 27-year-old was wearing a “knee brace” and holding his crutches, which he described as “never a good sign” for an individual with a knee injury. He stated this in an interview with Go Radio.
McGinn believes that, as a consequence of Hatate’s injury, it is necessary to recruit an additional midfielder during the summer transfer window. This was a consideration prior to Hatate’s injury.
“Viewing Reo Hatate in a knee brace was a source of concern for trophy day,” stated McGinn. “That is never a positive indication for an individual with a knee injury.”
“I believe that if there is any indication that this is a mid-to-long-term situation, they would require a midfielder, as he is currently indispensable to the Celtic team.”
“I believe Bernardo is performing satisfactorily.” Luke McCowan performs satisfactorily. However, neither can attain the same level of proficiency as Reo Hatate. I believe that if Reo Hatate is in good health, it would be beneficial for the team to allocate some funds towards a midfielder.
“Possibly one who would simply commit fouls.” Acquire the occasional reservation. Prevent the occasional counterattack in the more significant contests.
Hatate’s statistics for Celtic this season
Hatate has demonstrated that there is no one more captivating to observe when he is in the midst of the park, and he has done so on numerous occasions this term.
In the Champions League, Celtic defeated RB Leipzig, and the Japanese player was the star of the show, captivating the Celtic Park crowd to unprecedented heights. Reflect on this moment.
Hatate received an overall rating of just under seven from WhoScored for his performances in the Premiership and in Europe.
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