Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou promised there would be "no violin playing" if his key men were absent for a monumental showdown with Rangers due to international duty.
But there's no doubt the Australian will be at a disadvantage with a trio of his rhythm section missing for the big one.Celtic fans know all about the magic that Kyogo and Tom Rogic can provide, the pair have been excellent under Postecoglou this season.
The former is out through injury but compatriot Daizen Maeda has been called up for Japan's World Cup qualifying double header with China and Saudi Arabia.
Talk about a triple blow.Maeda made an instant impact with his opener against Hibs and his non-stop haranguing of Shaun Maloney's defenders proved he's player of real value.Rangers also don't have their problems to seek, with Alfredo Morelos away with Colombia and Joe Aribo a decent bet to still be involved in the Africa Cup of Nations with Nigeria.
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