Reo Hatate on Celtic 'slow burn' as fans made to wait for the REAL midfield game changer
dailyrecord.co.ukPeter Grant isn't sure Celtic fans will see the REAL Reo Hatate any time soon after a lengthy spell out.Brendan Rodgers confirmed last week that the star midfielder has been out on the grass as he continues to work towards full fitness.
It's been an injury plagued campaign for the fans' favourite with just 13 appearances to his name this term. The hope is he will re-join the squad following the international break and will train with those not on duty in this period as the season enters the business end.A massive showdown with Rangers is on the horizon before the league split and when the fixtures are released as the top and bottom six find out their fate.
Both derbies will prove huge in the destiny of the Scottish Premiership title this campaign. Hatate's return will come as a big boost to Rodgers and the Parkhead faithful.Fellow pundit and Ibrox legend Barry Ferguson also reckons Celtic will not see the best of Hatate until NEXT season and that his return will be a bit of a 'slow burner'.Grant told Go Radio: "It gives you an opportunity to get people back fit [International break].
I think that is important. People talk about Hatate but I just think he has just been out too long to come and have an impact."Barry will tell you.
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