Daizen Maeda spotted on crutches but Celtic star doubles down on 'quick healer' credentials with reassuring message

14.11.2023 - 10:41 dailyrecord.co.uk

Daizen Maeda is using crutches as he steps up his injury recovery - but he's reassured Celtic fans it won't be long before he's back better than ever.

Wide-man Maeda had been a key player for Brendan Rodgers in the early part of the season but picked up a knee ligament injury against Atletico Madrid in the challenge that got him sent off in Spain.

Rodgers revealed after the game he was facing six weeks out and later indicated he was well on track and expected back for the next derby with Rangers on December 30.

That's still some way away though and for now Maeda has shared a snap on Instagram of him using crutches while spending time with his kids at a play park.

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ROME: Ciro Immobile shot Lazio to the verge of qualification for the last 16 of the Champions League with a late brace in Tuesday’s 2-0 win over eliminated Celtic. Italy forward Immobile struck twice in the final 10 minutes at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome to move Lazio top of Group E, two points ahead of Atletico Madrid who are at third-placed Feyenoord later on Tuesday. Lazio will be through to the next round if Feyenoord lose to their Spanish opposition as the Dutch outfit are four points behind the new group leaders. Immobile’s double, which took his all-competitions tally for the season to seven, was a rare high point for Lazio who are 11th in Serie A. “When a team goes through a difficult period, your personal situation should take second place,” assured Immobile. “When I was on the bench, I just tried to see how I could help my team.

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DAVID McCARTHY: It's unlikely. They concede too many goals at this level and although Lazio aren't brilliant, they'll have enough to make it another tough night for Brendan Rodgers' men. CRAIG SWAN: Lazio are not in great form, but at the same time, it’s hard to fancy Celtic given their place in the section. GORDON PARKS: No. Celtic's Champions League record doesn't lie and winning in Rome will sadly be another step too far. FRASER WILSON: Don’t see it. Lazio are no great shakes but while Celtic have been competitive in all but one group stage game they have paid the price for being naive and I can't see anything other than the end of their Euro campaign.

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