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Daizen Maeda

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Callum McGregor, Dec 31, 2021.

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  1. Foley1888

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    The thing for me is he can do both and be effective, especially when the winger role is like an inside forward, just like his last goal tonight.

    What he is better at up top is receiving the ball, outwide it kills attacks if he doesn’t have a simple little lay off or can’t go in behind. You notice it more having Jota back now who is so comfortable receiving the ball and going at his man or coming inside and spraying the ball about.

    I actually think if you had Maeda up top see if you had a fairly big number 10 type, like a Rogic build playing off him and two deep lying midfielders it be some system. Maeda constantly stretching the backline in behind and pressing which would create space for a good on the ball type 10 to be able to drop off and pick up space. If they were big you could then hit them directly.

    Either that or I think he would actually make some striker in a 2 up top formation as well, similarly with a clever, physical strike partner.
     
    Foley1888, Feb 25, 2025 at 10:49 PM
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  2. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    I definitely prefer him through the middle.

    His pressing is more intense even than Kyogos and his movement for me isn't that far off either.

    I'll say it again, I've always been critical of him and he's frustrated me but he's heading for POTY.

    Rodgers deserves credit too.
     
    Mr Shelby, Feb 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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  3. Martybhoy53

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    The thought of him leaving in the summer fills me with dread. He causes the opposition so many issues with his press and non stop running. Great to see him adding so many goals to his game now.
     
    Martybhoy53, Feb 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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  4. Blochairnbhoy

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    Machine a * machine nothing else frightening player man technically improving also
     
    Blochairnbhoy, Feb 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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  5. Champions67

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    Ran out of superlatives for him. Incredible consistency and cannot believe how effective he is every single game just now. Need to go all out to keep him here next season.
     
    Champions67, Feb 25, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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    14 goals in 15 games .

    Guy is absolutely on fire.
     
    Ryanm1984, Feb 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
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    Do we have enough money in the bank to clone him?
     
    BigManSmalls, Feb 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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    I think kyogo's departure has made him even better, he centre stage.
     
    The Prof, Feb 26, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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  9. Notorious Gold Member Gold Member

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    Notorious, Feb 26, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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  10. ThatBhoyLarsson

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    Honestly wouldnt accept lest than 40 million
     
    ThatBhoyLarsson, Feb 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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    Don't think before this season you'd guess he'd score 25 goals. He'll probably hit 30 atleast now. Need to tie him down.
     
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  12. Slaw

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    He’s an incredible player. Mentioned it a few days ago but I think he might be a better striker than Kyogo. He has over double Kyogo’s tally for the season now and he’s only been gone a few short weeks.

    Wouldn’t sell him for any less than a record Scottish fee.
     
    Slaw, Feb 26, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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    I mind not long after Rodgers came back, he spoke about Maeda. I remember him saying "we can certainly help him add more goals to his game".
    He's got the Bhoy flying now
     
    Zanderama, Feb 26, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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    Turns out we already had japan's best striker..
     
    honda, Feb 26, 2025 at 5:27 AM
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    Imagine if he had Jotas dribling ability. He is a elite player.

    Skickat från min SM-F926B via Tapatalk
     
    Skelleto, Feb 26, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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