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title: "Celtic: Dan Orlowitz reacts to Daizen Maeda update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
section: "Celtic News"
published: "2022-02-02T15:10:59Z"
modified: "2022-02-02T15:10:59Z"
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# Celtic: Dan Orlowitz reacts to Daizen Maeda update

**Japan Times journalist [Dan Orlowitz](https://twitter.com/aishiterutokyo/status/1488518576491614210) has been reacting to the possibility of Celtic forward Daizen Maeda featuring against Rangers this evening.**

### The Lowdown: Postecoglou’s comments

The Hoops host their rivals in a crucial Glasgow Derby this evening, knowing a win would take them back to the top of the Scottish Premiership.

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Ange Postecoglou revealed on Tuesday that captain Callum McGregor has [a chance](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1488508207987363844) of returning from a facial injury, while Maeda may also feature. He’s been away with Japan for two World Cup qualifiers, featuring in 56 minutes of action.

### The Latest: Orlowitz’s comments

The 24-year-old was on his way back to Scotland yesterday, as reported by [Anthony Joseph](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1488508211003068417).

[Orlowitz](https://twitter.com/aishiterutokyo/status/1488518576491614210) quote tweeted [Joseph](https://twitter.com/AnthonyRJoseph/status/1488508211003068417)’s update, stating he’s ‘done fantastically’ for his country and a strong display against Rangers this evening could be ‘massive’ in his career.

> “All in all Maeda’s done fantastically – got serious playing time in two big wins for Japan, demonstrated his talents, and seems likely to have a role of some sort in the derby. If he excels on Wednesday we will look at this last week as a massive turning point for his career.”

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### The Verdict: Cameo off the bench?

Postecoglou has [confirmed](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11787/12530308/old-firm-celtics-callum-mcgregor-and-daizen-maeda-could-return-against-rangers-says-ange-postecoglou) that Maeda won’t be starting this evening, so the best he’ll get is a place on the bench in the match-day squad.

That could still be crucial, though, especially when you take into consideration that Celtic didn’t have a centre-forward to come on and impact the game against [Dundee United](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60093484) on Saturday.

Maeda will be able to do just that, should he make the 20-man squad, and who knows, around the hour mark, he could be called upon to try and effect a tight game in Celtic’s favour.

***In other news: [‘I can tell you…’ – BBC Radio 5 Live man shares key on-air info on ‘unbelievable’ Celtic ace.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/celtic-news/john-hartson-ben-doak-celtic-contract-claim/)***