Stop-start Hearts star Kyosuke Tagawa has held talks with Steven Naismith over his future - and made it clear he's 'frustrated' at how things have gone so far.
Tagawa arrived from FC Tokyo in the summer to some fanfare but has so far struggled to make a serious impact. He's started just once, against Kilmarnock on matchday two, but hasn't played since September due to a pair of injuries picked up either side of their derby draw with Hibs, in which he was an unused sub.
It's not just injuries that have stunted the 24-year-old's development though as Naismith reveals he's had problems adapting to the tempo and intensity of the Scottish game.
But the boss is hoping to have him back in full training over the international break with a view to a return to the pitch against St Johnstone on November 25.
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