Kyogo has Barry Ferguson on Rangers red alert as he delivers devilish Celtic one liner

Rangers icon Barry Ferguson has joked Celtic talisman Kyogo's best role would be in the stands at Hampden watching Sunday's Scottish Cup semi final blockbuster.

But the 27-year-old is in the mix for a prominent role after he made his return from injury in last weekend's 7-0 romp over St Johnstone.

Ferguson is a major admirer of the Celtic striker and reckons Gio van Bronckhorst's side face an extra challenge as the Japan international bids to make a telling impact.

Ange Postecoglou isn't banking on Kyogo to last the whole game but Ferguson expects him to get the nod from the start with Giorgos Giakoumakis sidelined.

Speaking on Go Radio, he said: "In terms of a Rangers point of view, it is a worry, I think he is a top player, he causes teams so many problems.

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"Not just with the quality he has got on the ball, it's off the ball, his movement is exceptional.

"It looks to me the way Postecoglou is talking that he'll be in from the start and that's one player Rangers need to keep an eye because he is a real danger.

Ferguson has also been left impressed by compatriot Daizen Maeda's frenzied work-rate in the final third of the pitch in recent matches.

And he couldn't resist a one-liner when asked if