Emotional Kyogo touched by Celtic ovation as striker reveals he was 'almost crying' after fan reaction

Emotional Kyogo Furuhashi was "almost crying" when he was applauded onto the Celtic Park pitch upon his injury return.

The striker pulled up injured in a Boxing Day clash at St Johnstone after a hamstring problem earlier in the season.

And three months later he finally came back against the same opposition as a second half substitute.

Kyogo then came on against Rangers in the Scottish Cup semi-final before starting at Ross County at the weekend – and scoring within 12 minutes.

He finally seems ready to feature regularly in the run-in and looks likely to start for Celtic Sunday's derby clash in which a win would virtually seal the title.

Speaking to Celtic TV, he said: "When I returned to the game it was a very, very nice atmosphere.

"Home game, full stadium, that made me really happy.

"I was happy warming up and before going on the pitch the fans and supporters received me with a big applause.

"I felt the love of everybody. I was almost crying because I felt really happy.

"The team was really good in that game and I just wish I could have got a goal!"