In a display of support, Alistair Johnston’s social media tribute to Kyogo Furuhashi captured the essence of camaraderie that threads through the Celtic squad.
The Japanese talisman, having endured a spell where the goal seemed a distant friend, found redemption in the net against St Mirren, sparking the beginning of what the Celtic faithful hope is a return to his scoring best.
Johnston, currently sidelined by a head injury sustained in a gritty encounter with Hibernian, offered his encouragement from the sidelines with a message on Sunday night via Instagram: “He’s back!”
Kyogo’s timely revival, marked by his pivotal goal that set the tone for a 2-0 win. His celebration, a mix of relief and sheer joy, was not just for the goal but for overcoming the hurdles that had seen him benched during the Hibs game at Easter Road. Now, back in the starting eleven, Kyogo’s impact was immediate and decisive, reigniting the spark that Celtic has come to rely on.
The win has set the stage for a home tie in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, where Livingston will visit, presenting Celtic with a golden opportunity to edge closer to retaining their Scottish Cup trophy. After clinching the silverware last season, the squad’s sights are firmly set on repeating that triumph, with hopes that Kyogo will continue to play a big role in their quest for more trophies.
