Chris Sutton has noted on BBC Radio 5 Live (8:10pm, February 27, 2023) what Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate always does after matches.
The former Celtic striker covers the Hoops regularly, and the BBC Sport and BT Sport pundit has praised Hatate.
The BBC Sport pundit has noted the 25-year-old Japan international midfielder warms down after games with an assistant after each and every match and is very “meticulous” in his approach to football.
Chris Sutton on Celtic star Reo Hatate
Sutton said: “One really noticeable thing after the games that I have covered for Celtic is after games, Hatate is jogging around the pitch with an assistant and warming down. He is so meticulous in his approach.”
Important player for Celtic
In our view, Reo Hatate is one of the best and most important players for Celtic.
The Japanese star has been superb for the Hoops since joining them from Kawasaki Frontale in January 2022.
The 25-year-old helped Celtic win the Scottish Premiership last season and has already clinched the Scottish League Cup with the Bhoys this campaign.
Hatate, who can also operate as a defender, has made 22 starts and two substitute appearances in the Scottish Premiership for Celtic so far this season.
The Japanese star has scored five goals and given six assists in those matches.
Hatate made 12 starts and one substitute appearances in the league for Celtic in the second half of last season.
The star scored four goals and gave two assists in those games.
In Hatate, Celtic have signed a real gem.
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