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3 Celtic games Japan boss could scout on European tour as Rangers pressure cooker provides perfect SPFL rethink chance

He's been coyly critical of the Scottish game's standard - now Japan head coach Hajime Moriyasu could be set to see it first hand.

Despite picking Celtic forward Daizen Maeda - who eventually pulled out injured - for his March internationals, the 54-year-old said Scotland's Premiership quality was taken into consideration as Hoops pair Kyogo and Reo Hatate were not picked for duty. Now the boss is taking a month-long look at Land of the Rising Sun stars overseas, according to Sponichi.

His tour will begin in mid-April and alongside coaches Hiroshi Nanami and Ryoichi Maeda, they will look at their options in action, which could also include Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi. Moriyasu will go to 'various places' and Scotland could well be one destination on his journey. But what games fall into the timeline that would allow Kyogo and Hatate to show they can shine for Japan just like they have for Ange Postecoglou's Celtic? Record Sport takes a look.

We think the long trip to Dingwall this Sunday against Ross County and April's first derby with Rangers fall just outside the reported timeline for Moriyasu's trip. If he starts his plans in Scotland, the match that would marry up to that is Celtic going to Kilmarnock.

That would certainly be an eye-opener for the Japan boss. Derek McInnes' side would likely be defensive in their approach and the artificial surface is not what he will be used to watching football on, but it perhaps offers a chance to show how his stars try and break down a rigid line with technical quality and movement.

Time jumps slightly between the first potential date and second due to another game happening south of the border. Celtic vs Motherwell would be a possible option on the 22nd but with

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