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title: "Celtic: Ben Dinnery concerned by possible Kyogo setback"
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author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-03-04T12:40:28Z"
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# Celtic: Ben Dinnery concerned by possible Kyogo setback

**Injury expert Ben Dinnery has claimed it is a possibility that Celtic forward Kyogo Furuhashi has suffered a setback, [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-star-kyogo-may-have-suffered-another-setback-dinnery/) report.**

### The Lowdown: Furuhashi’s absence

The 27-year-old was enjoying a brilliant first season at Celtic Park following his [£4.86m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/celtic-glasgow/transfers/verein/371) move in the summer, contributing to [21](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyogo-furuhashi/leistungsdaten/spieler/489463) goals in just [27](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyogo-furuhashi/leistungsdaten/spieler/489463) appearances in green and white.

Unfortunately, he hasn’t featured since the end of [December](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/kyogo-furuhashi/leistungsdaten/spieler/489463) due to a reoccurrence of a hamstring problem he picked up against St Johnstone prior to the winter break.

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Ange Postecoglou has admitted recently that the forward is still [nowhere near](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/8489944/kyogo-grim-celtic-injury-return-rangers/) a return to action, with the Hoops currently three points clear at the top of the Premiership.

### The Latest: Dinnery’s comments

Dinnery, who contributes for [Sky Sports](https://mobile.twitter.com/bendinnery?lang=en), was talking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/celtic-star-kyogo-may-have-suffered-another-setback-dinnery/) regarding Furuhashi after Postecoglou’s comments, claiming it is possible that Furuhashi may have suffered a setback.

> “The club are suggesting it’s likely to be after the international break.
>
> “The Japan manager is hopeful that he might be able to play some part in the upcoming World Cup qualifying games.
>
> “But he’d be getting a player who has played very little football and won’t be that sharp.
>
> “But if he is in and around that squad, that might work for Celtic. It is an opportunity for him to get a few minutes in his legs.
>
> “But with these types of injuries, there are no guarantees. They have high recurrence rates, particularly when someone has been out long-term.
>
> “Postecoglou has almost backtracked on his initial comments where he said he was nearing a return.
>
> “Has he suffered a setback? Is there another problem? It’s possible. Or is it the same issue niggling away?
>
> “It’s not until you’re reintegrated into the squad that they’ll know the full picture.”

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### The Verdict: A worry…

Postecoglou is still without David Turnbull as well due to a hamstring problem, so Dinnery’s comments regarding Furuhashi won’t exactly fill supporters with confidence.

Hopefully, he hasn’t suffered a setback and will be back to contribute to Celtic’s title push over the coming months, but if he has, it is a major worry for the Hoops.

It seems as if it could be touch and go for the Glasgow Derby against Rangers next month, a game that could be crucial in the race for the title.

***In other news: [BBC journalist reveals Celtic defender now out for ‘lengthy period’ as hamstring issues continue.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/celtic-adam-montgomery-suffers-hamstring-injury/)***