Reo Hatate

Slightly better than previous few games but still looks like he's checked out for the season.

 

He got injured at the worst time, before then he was purring every week.

Nowhere near as bad as most of them just now, but do think he's mentally checked out if I'm honest, which is pretty disappointing.

Have a nagging feeling he'll be off in the Summer. I hope he stays because there's another level or two in him for us here. We'll probably see him achieve that at Brighton though.

 

He's playing exactly like a player who has had their head turned.

 

Difference between him pre injury to post injury has been a huge disappointment, and probably all the makings of a guy who has one eye on his next club.

Fantastic player but if he doesn’t want to be here then get him out and get a replacement in who does.

 

Think exactly the same. I actually think kyogo is off too. Might sound stupid but we could actually have a huge rebuild on our hands this summer if teams come in for our players like rumoured to…..CCV, Starfelt, hatate, O’reilly, Abada, Kyogo, and some reports even maeda. (Loads of fringe players off too but they’re a given)

 

Hope he stays, as even when he is not at his best, he performs better than the others. if he goes however, I wish him all the best. Players come and go.

 

Reo Hatate has opened up on the reason he missed Celtic title celebrations after the win over Hearts.


The midfielder was not present as the Celtic squad enjoyed a title party at Parkhead after victory at Tynecastle.

Rumours had claimed Hatate's absence could be attributed to a trip to Brighton with the Premier League club credited with an interest in the Japan international.

However, Hatate cooled the rumours as he was quoted by Japanese outlet Sportiva as he explained he had been given permission from Celtic and the manager over plans after the Hearts match.

The midfielder did not disclose the nature of his plans but confirmed it had been long in the calendar.


Speaking to Sportiva, Hatate explained: "After the victory against Hearts, I was not present at the victory party at Celtic Park, so I saw it being talked about in the news.

"However, we had plans long before we knew that the championship against Hearts would be decided, and we had already received permission from the club and the manager beforehand.

"Originally, I wanted to share the joy with the fans at Celtic Park. Sure, I wasn't there, but at that time my heart was at Celtic Park and I felt like I was celebrating to win the league with everyone.

"We still have league games to play, but there's one more title Celtic can aim for this season. The Scottish Cup final against Inverness on 3 June remains. Following the Scottish League Cup and the Scottish Premiership, we want to finish the season with a solid title win and a treble crown."

 

He was purring today. Deserved a goal!

 

Was back to his best today

 

Just a great player..

 

Said in match thread he looked a lot sharper and a yard quicker today.
Quality player when on his game

 

Back to his best, his work rate and aggression was back with a vengeance today.

 

It was a very good performance once he got going. See early on I had it in my head he is for the off, looked to be staying out of tackled and had a few loose moments in possession but then just clicked into gear.

I still fear he may be off in the summer. Be interesting to see if @Blochairnbhoy tip off about Union Berlin comes to fruition now they have CL football.

For me I would be looking for £20m+ if that were to happen with considerable add ons too.

 

Back on it today. Bodied a couple of their players right off the ball and put in at least one crunching slide tackle, don't normally associate that level of physicality with him so that was nice added to all the usual things he does so well.

 

joe hart must be screaming to leave anaw then haha