Hopeful Celtic supporters are set for a major update on the availability of talisman Kyogo next week. Japan will announce their squad for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Australia and Vietnam on Wednesday, March 16.
And the crunch double header carries extra significance as the Premiership leaders' first game after the international break is away to title rivals Rangers.
Samurai Blue manager Harime Moriyasu admitted last month he would ideally call up Kyogo to assess his fitness, but that remains ambitious considering his long-term absence due to a hamstring injury.
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been keen not to place a definitive timeframe on the striker's comeback date, however, he did state he would come back during or shortly after the looming international break.
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