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Ange Postecoglou defends Premiership over Reo Hatate & Kyogo Japan snubs

Hajime Moriyasu cited the level of the league that both players compete in as the reason behind their absences from his international squad.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2023

Ange Postecoglou in frosty Celtic response to Japan boss as he disagrees with one aspect of Premiership strength dig

The Japan manager claimed this week that the league's strength came into his thoughts when selecting his squad.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

Kyogo on 'higher level' than Daizen Maeda as Japan legend slams boss for Celtic 'contradiction'

The reaction to the 28-year-old's exclusion has garnered widespread criticism despite a red-hot season for Celtic

Glasgow Live · Mar 17, 2023

The 14 Japan players keeping Celtic stars out as 'insane' verdict put under the microscope

Boss Hajime Moriyasu said the 'level of the league' factored into his decision to only pick one Celtic player - but how does that stack up?

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

Celtic star duo Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate suffer fresh Japan SNUB but Daizen Maeda selected

Despite key roles for Ange Postecoglou at the Hoops this season they duo have been left out for the clashes against Colombia and Uruguay in the Kirin Challenge Cup.

Glasgow Live · Mar 15, 2023

Celtic duo Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan again with 'level of league' a concern

Kyogo Furuhashi and Reo Hatate have both been snubbed by the Japanese national team ahead of friendlies against Uruguay and Colombia.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 15, 2023

Kyogo and Hatate snubbed by Japan AGAIN as Celtic pair told 'level of the league' is a concern

The Parkhead pair weren't picked once again despite their stellar form for Ange Postecoglou's league leaders.

Daily Record · Mar 15, 2023

Japan boss tells Celtic stars they can WIN World Cup as mystery Hoops hopeful told he's a 'standard bearer'

The boss in Asia is setting big goals that those in Glasgow will want to be part of.

Daily Record · Feb 20, 2023

Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi named in Japan best XI despite World Cup snub

The Japanese forward was the only player not at the tournament who was selected by fellow pros.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Moriyasu to stay on as Samurai Blue manager

Hajime Moriyasu, who led the national soccer team to its second consecutive top-16 World Cup finish in Qatar, will continue in the role, the Japan Football Association (JFA) announced Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 28, 2022