Kyogo is a man possessed against Rangers and I’m interested by recent Celtic grumbles – Chris Sutton

Kyogo Furuhashi was fabulous and then frustrated. But, when it comes to facing Rangers, the Celtic striker is normally fantastic.

And there’s no reason to think the lethal Japanese striker won’t extend his marvellous Old Firm record when he gets back to Hampden. Big players deliver in big games. When it comes to Scotland, there is no bigger fixture and there has been no bigger man in the contests recently than the striker. Kyogo’s recent run against Rangers has been terrific and, if Celtic are going to win the Premier Sports Cup Cup on Sunday, there’s every reason to think he’ll be central to the success.

Here’s one for you. If they don’t win the trophy, I don’t think it’s a disaster in the bigger picture. But we’ll get to that later. First up, Kyogo, who has been a contrasting watch over the past week. Last Saturday, I thought his goal against Hibs was absolutely sublime. The way he let James Forrest’s pass run through to collect with his back leg into his path was brilliant enough. But to then have the composure to feint and sit the keeper on his backside before lifting a finish over him was just gorgeous.

There was a big smile on his face afterwards, yet contrast that with the figure which trooped off at the Maksimir Stadium on Tuesday night. Kyogo would have been desperate to get a first Champions League goal away from home for Celtic, but it just wasn’t his night.

He seemed slightly off it when receiving the ball and there were times he didn’t get possession that also caught my eye. On two or three occasions, he looked to have made a trademark darting run in behind only for the pass not to come his way or for the intended delivery to go astray.

It happened just before he went off in the second period against