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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Pitchside Angle: Trusty heads home against Al Ahli
Check out Auston Trusty's goal from a corner in Celtic's 1-1 draw against Al Ahli, at the Como Cup.
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Record
Shin Yamada tells Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers exactly why he can succeed Kyogo
The striker netted his first goal for the Hoops' in the Como Cup clash with Al Ahli Shin Yamada has told Brendan Rodgers can be just as deadly as Kyogo at Celtic. The Hoops boss is desperate to add more firepower after Nicholas Kuhn 's exit and Jota's long-term injury. Celts also failed to land a replacement for Kyogo when the frontman departed in January. Yamada landed on a £1.5m deal from Kawasaki Frontale but Rodgers admitted the frontman could be one for the future. The Japan ace is convinced he can be a man for the here and now – and he's ready to fill the Kyogo void. Yamada – who notched the winning penalty against Al-Ahli in the Como Cup at the weekend – said: 'Obviously I heard all the news about Kyogo scoring goals for Celtic. 'As players, I would say some parts of our game is similar. In front of goal, especially. 'However, I have something different which is speed and power. With that, I hope to perform as well as him and contribute to Celtic. 'I have speed at one-v-ones. I like to run behind the defenders. That is one of my strengths.' Yamada was denied a debut against Ajax in Italy last week due to red tape but got his first taste against the Saudi Arabian big guns. The 25-year-old had a goal disallowed for a narrow offside call but showed bottle to step up and convert the winning penalty in the third-place play-off. The Japan squad man caught the eye in his second half showing but he insisted there is still much more to come. He said: 'I am happy I took part in the game. And, of course, I am happy to have scored the winning penalty. 'I thought I had scored in the second-half but was off-side. I wish I had the pass earlier. 'But I have only come to the club for a week so we need to understand each other's strengths better and have better connections. 'I think that part will come soon. I am obviously a striker so personally my job is to score a lot of goals and I think that's what I'm being asked to do at this club. 'I need to demand from my team-mates that they give me a pass in certain moments. 'That is a part of my game I need to improve with my team-mates.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Transfer market: Franck Kessié set to leave Al-Ahli!
Kessié heading to Europe: Al-Ahli ready to let their Ivorian star go Franck Kessié / @ Ivorian midfielder Franck Kessié, a key figure at Saudi club Al-Ahli, is attracting intense interest in the summer transfer window. According to reports from Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah, English side Leeds United have made a move to sign the former FC Barcelona and AC Milan player. Kessié heading to Europe: Al-Ahli ready to let their Ivorian star go Already targeted by Fiorentina, who are looking to strengthen their midfield, Kessié now finds himself at the center of a fierce battle between several European clubs. Leeds have entered into direct competition with the Italian club, hoping to convince the player to join the English Championship. The Al-Ahli management, for their part, are said to be open to a transfer, provided a financially satisfactory agreement is reached, particularly regarding the player's annual salary. Despite the interest, 28-year-old Franck Kessié is reportedly leaning towards a return to Serie A, a league where he made a significant impact during his time at AC Milan. For the record, Kessié has made 77 appearances for Al-Ahli over the past two seasons, scoring 14 goals and providing 9 assists. He also played a crucial role in his team's triumph in the AFC Champions League.
The National
3 days ago
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- The National
McGregor's honest verdict on Celtic's pre-season progress
Brendan Rodgers' men take on St Mirren as they unfurl yet another league flag. Celtic ended their pre-season preparations with a penalty shootout victory over Asian champions Al Ahli on Saturday night after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. "Pre-season has been good," skipper McGregor told Celtic TV. "Every season throws up different challenges of trying to get up to speed, trying to integrate new players and find the rhythm of the team. Read more: "At times it's looked really good and there are always bits we can brush up on. "It's been a good five or six-week block. The boys have worked really hard. "Everyone knows the objectives and we're ready to go. The big test for us will be next week. "We'll be ready for St Mirren. We know that they always give you a tough game. "You always have to try and get on the front foot early doors and impose yourself. "The start of the week will be nice and chilled, and then we'll ramp it up as we go. "We've been here a million times, so we know to expect. The players know what's expected of them as well, so come Sunday we have to be ready." Celtic travel back to Glasgow from Italy this evening. The players will be given a few days off before reporting back to Lennoxtown on Wednesday as flag day preparations ramp up.
The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
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- The Herald Scotland
McGregor's honest verdict on Celtic's pre-season progress
Celtic ended their pre-season preparations with a penalty shootout victory over Asian champions Al Ahli on Saturday night after a 1-1 draw in 90 minutes. "Pre-season has been good," skipper McGregor told Celtic TV. "Every season throws up different challenges of trying to get up to speed, trying to integrate new players and find the rhythm of the team. Read more: "At times it's looked really good and there are always bits we can brush up on. "It's been a good five or six-week block. The boys have worked really hard. "Everyone knows the objectives and we're ready to go. The big test for us will be next week. "We'll be ready for St Mirren. We know that they always give you a tough game. "You always have to try and get on the front foot early doors and impose yourself. "The start of the week will be nice and chilled, and then we'll ramp it up as we go. "We've been here a million times, so we know to expect. The players know what's expected of them as well, so come Sunday we have to be ready." Celtic travel back to Glasgow from Italy this evening. The players will be given a few days off before reporting back to Lennoxtown on Wednesday as flag day preparations ramp up.
