Celtic suffer Hatate injury blow during Asian Cup clash

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Padraig Whelan·31 January 2024

Celtic suffer Hatate injury blow during Asian Cup clash

Reo Hatate’s injury issues this season have continued while on international duty at the Asian Cup.

The Japanese midfielder has suffered from fitness problems throughout a stop-start campaign at Parkhead but despite those issues, was still called up for Japan along with Daizen Maeda for the four-week tournament.

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During Japan’s round of 16 meeting with Bahrain on Wednesday, Hatate exited after 34 minutes with a calf injury.

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Although early suggestions from Japan are that the issue is not serious and was likely more of a precautionary measure, an official update has yet to follow from the team’s medical staff.

Japan saw off Bahrain 3-1 to qualify for the quarter-final stage.

Club team-mate Maeda was an unused substitute.