Reo Hatate’s Influence Praised By Celtic Teammate

Since returning to fitness at the end of last month, Reo Hatate has started three out of the last three Games for Celtic.

Having spent a lengthy time out injured, what the 26-year-old brings to the team has been hugely noticeable since his restoration to the team.

Hatate makes key passes in the engine that few would attempt to even pull off. The iNFLuence he holds in the middle of the park is next to none.

At the weekend against St. Mirren, it was he who opened the scoring early in the second half, unleashing a venomous effort into the top corner from just outside the box. It was a phenomenal strike which showed just how effective he can be going forward.

Indeed, Hatate’s teaMMAte and fellow countryman Kyogo Furuhashi was full of praise for him after Saturday’s Game.

The striker spoke about the impact the midfielder has made since his return from injury, along with how critical he is to the team.

He said: [The Scotsman] “Anyone who watches our Games will know how big a player Reo is for us.

“I say that because you can clearly see how important he is to us. He gives us a lot of power on and off the ball. He is someone who makes a big impact in the team, so it is very good to have him back with us.”