Kyogo FIT for Rangers vs Celtic as Ange Postecoglou delivers derby injury state of play

Kyogo could make his long-awaited return for Celtic on Sunday as Ange Postecoglou sensationally declared the striker fit.

The Hoops take on Rangers in a massive derby and hope to extend their lead at the top of the Premiership to six points.

Kyogo hasn't played since Boxing Day when a recurrence of a hamstring problem sidelined him after 15 minutes.

But Postecoglou says he is back fit for Sunday's derby, with the squad fully fit aside from James Forrest.

He said: “In terms of injury, everyone got through the international window well. The only one who’s not available for the weekend is James Forrest. He still has a bit of a niggle from his last game.

“Kyogo is obviously a fantastic player and he had a very good start to the season. It’s disappointing for him that the injury came along and has kept him out for quite a while.

“But we know the kind of impact he can make as a footballer and he’s already had a massive impact on our season.

“Once he’s up and ready and out there again, I’m sure he’ll be looking to make a similar impact.”

Kyogo fired 16 goals in his 26 appearances for Celtic before injury ruled him out but is yet to feature in 2022.

Giorgos Giakoumakis and Daizen Maeda have picked up the slack in his absence and with those two both available, it seems likely Kyogo will start on the bench at Ibrox.

But having him back available is a huge boost for Postecoglou as Celtic chase a treble in the final stretch of the season.