Following Celtic’s 3-0 triumph over Dundee on Saturday, Stephen Craigan lavished praise on Kyogo Furuhashi.
Celtic’s striker has been compared to Bhoys icon and hero Henrik Larsson.
Craigan considers Kyogo Furuhashi to be a’master’ of mobility, which is why he brought up Larsson’s name, according to Sportscene.
No one can ever match what that man produced in Glasgow and how he decimated Scottish football, preventing Rangers from winning 10 titles while also winning four titles himself and being dubbed the “King of Kings.”
But such praise for Kyogo is merely a reward for how he has lightened up a forward line despite coming the club as an unknown figure when Ange Postecoglou was in charge – Barry Ferguson now believes he is worth ‘Kieran Tierney-type of money’.
With a new contract signed in the summer and a winning goal against Rangers before the international break, Kyogo has just one objective in mind: to lead Celtic to several trophies once more.
Kyogo and Henrik Larsson
“That’s what he is a master of (off-the-ball movement),” Craigan explained. “Without exaggerating his importance. He is similar to Henrik Larsson, who Celtic has had as a striker since Henrik left.
“He waits for the defenders’ shoulders to close.” He waits till they turn away before making his approach. He doesn’t let defenders catch him or capture their attention. He waits till they turn off and his action is flawless.
“You look at how many goals he scores from inside the six-yard box. How frequently does he find himself in there? It can’t be coincidence. He obviously possesses it.
“He is instinctive, aware, and anticipates the movements of defenders, but he also anticipates the arrival of the ball.” Top-class.”
Kyogo’s movement
That’s what kills defenders because, as he demonstrated against Dundee, he can be on your shoulder one minute and wheeling away the next.
He should also be praised for the poise he displays in front of goal. Kyogo never appears to be bothered.
From his first-time finish at Ibrox to his stunning header at the weekend, he has every finish under his belt, and you’re hoping he can transition onto the Champions League stage this week.
