How much will Celtic miss Asian Games-bound Yang Hyun-jun?
Yang Hyun-jun has become an invaluable asset for Celtic but will miss the next four games while representing South Korea at the Asian Games.
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For a player who almost departed Celtic in January, Yang Hyun-jun has cemented himself as an invaluable part of the squad. After remaining with the Scottish champions, the 24-year-old winger has contributed vital goals, including a winner against St Mirren, solidifying his role as a key attacking threat.
Captain Callum McGregor highlighted the player's impact after the recent 2-1 victory in Paisley: "He is a really important part of the team. He's a big player to miss, but obviously we wish him the best."
Yang's absence comes at a challenging time, as Celtic prepare for fixtures against St Johnstone, a League Cup quarter-final versus Rangers, a Europa League tie with Ferencvaros, and the Old Firm derby. The winger is set to miss these four matches while participating in the Asian Games for South Korea.
While Sebastian Tounekti stepped in for Yang in Paisley, the squad is also awaiting the return of Jota from a long-term knee injury. Pundits suggest that the depth within the club, coupled with the current high-tempo style of play, gives the team the necessary confidence to pursue a treble this season despite the temporary loss of their in-form winger.