DAZZLING Daizen Maeda may just be sparking to life at the absolute right moment of a dramatic campaign.
Last season’s 33-goal marksman has failed to come anywhere near those dizzy heights when he rampaged his way to an impressive haul while terrorising rival defenders with his burning pace.
It was little wonder Bundesliga outfit Wolfsburg were prepared to part with £14million to lure him from the champions in the summer.
PARADISE…Daizen Maeda acknowledges the Celtic fans after his first goal in the 3-1 win over Falkirk at Parkhead.
Possibly the transfer talk and all the attendant speculation may have hindered Maeda’s progress this time out, but it would be fair to say the attacker has been a mere shadow of what we all know he can be when he is in the mood.
It took the first of his double in the 3-1 win over Falkirk yesterday to move him into double figures in this crusade.
But the Ange Postecoglou recruit in January 2022 is determined to make up for lost time with four league games remaining – resuming with a visit to Easter Road to take on Hibs a week today – and a Scottish Cup Final on Saturday May 23 before the curtain comes down on an eventful season.
Maeda, speaking to Celtic TV, said: “Individually and collectively, we still have space to improve.
“I will try my best in every game.
“The supporters help us all the time. In these last four league games, I will try my best to give them everything.”
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