Kyogo Furuhashi can bring Celtic fear factor as Ange Postecoglou told to psyche Rangers out with bench trick

Frank McAvennie knew plenty about spooking defenders for Celtic and West Ham.

And he reckons Kyogo Furuhashi’ s ability to frighten the life out of Premiership stoppers will have Rangers running scared in the Premiership run-in.

The Japanese ace hasn’t kicked a ball in anger since December after being struck by a hamstring injury.

But he returned to training earlier this month and McAvennie reckons just his presence in the Hoops squad at Ibrox on Sunday could be unnerving for Gio van Bronckhorst ’s side.

With three massive Old Firms approaching in the league and Cup McAvennie knows Ange Postecoglou won’t take any risks – especially with the form of Giorgos Giakoumakis.

But Kyogo’s ability to run in behind and stretch defences could be the key to unlocking the title for Celtic, according to McAvennie.

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He said: “Kyogo is the man. It’s the first time in years I have seen someone at Celtic running in behind.

“His pace frightens the life out of defenders and I’m sure the Rangers backline would prefer it if he was nowhere near Ibrox or any of the derbies that are coming up.

“Daizen Maeda and Giakoumakis too – Celtic have really good options up there.

“All three have been great additions.