Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has been pivotal this season, shining with 21 goals. Despite his quiet demeanor, he excels in physical and tactical aspects of the game. His availability for the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich, after a successful appeal against a ban, brings hope to fans. Manager Brendan Rodgers praised Maeda's ability to set the tone on the pitch, citing his performance in a League Cup final and his relentless pursuit of opponents as key attributes that enhance Celtic's chances against formidable opposition.
"Maeda hounded Slovan's right-back and centre-back, winning possession. Rodgers cited that moment and said he doubted 'there's anyone better in world football' at setting the tone from the front."
"His compatriot Kyogo Furuhashi often took the headlines at Celtic, but coaches have described Maeda as a 'machine' and a 'physical beast' for his seemingly unlimited stamina."
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