Daizen Maeda

I do remember the Japanese Ollie Burke shouts

 

Another big moment for Daizen Maeda. Were you even more delighted that that appeal went through and he was able to play tonight, just based on his contribution tonight?

Yeah, he's such an important player for us.

You see that once we got the pressure on how we would want at the top end of the field, then that changes the dynamic of a game because that's how we normally play.

So yeah, he's got a feeling for goals. He's all different types of goals, like you see in that one there, just a cute little striker's header in the six-yard box. I was so happy that he was available for us.

 

Cannot think of any player in the world who can do what he does.

Will be impossible to replace if he’s not kicking up a fuss to go we should keep him he’s indispensable

 

I've always loved him for his efforts and attitude, but * me has he grabbed the spot left open in Kyogo's absence... He looks twice the player he did, and that was already good... He's now doing kyogo-esque offside manoeuvres, running into gaps and losing players; while still doing everything else he'd done well.

AND!!! He's suddenly clinical... He's not missing much that he takes on, and everything is either a save/block or a goal...

We're gonna struggle to hold onto him in the summer at this rate, unless he wants to stay...

 

Right now he's absolutely saturated in the love of the fans and club. He's there with his family lapping it up. Get a * contract in his hands NOW! Before the interest gets fully whipped up!

That might not prevent him moving, but the terms boost, his feelings of being respected, his families influence and sense of loyalty make it his our best chance to lock him in until about 2029 season. At least we'd get a decent sell-on clause and transfer value cooked in

 

It's been crazy watching his evolution as a player. Obviously was a guy who had quality at times but just wasn't providing the end product consistently. Still was crucial for us but this season he's a different animal. I know the competition been expanded but 4 in 8 games in Europe this season is amazing for a Celtic player.