Reo Hatate raising the Celtic bar as Japanese star's fancy feet earns Rogic and Moravcik comparisons
dailyrecord.co.ukReo Hatate has spent a first year at Celtic showing he possesses top-class talent.But there are clear signs right now that he is on the verge of pushing on and becoming Scottish football’s most-outstanding individual.
With standard-setter Callum McGregor in the building, it’s hard enough to become the best player in your own midfield. However, with 12 months of learning the environment under his belt, it’s becoming more and more apparent that the Japanese has the tools to hit the next level here before one day mixing elsewhere amongst the elite.The first-half of last year was always going to be about integrating his game into the physical demands and intensity of the Scottish Premiership.
Right from the debut against Hibs, the class within the kid’s boots was evident. Hatate grabbed it by the throat as soon as he got off the plane.
Man of the Match in that first appearance, a blistering goal against Hearts at Tynecastle, two on a maiden Old Firm appearance to sink Rangers.But, understandably, there were late-term issues regarding durability.
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