Celtic expert hails ‘outstanding’ Yuki Kobayashi after what he’s seen
Frank McAvennie has hailed the arrival of Yuki Kobayashi at Celtic after what he has seen so far.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Hoops striker said he liked Moritz Jenz but trusts that Ange Postecoglou made the right decision letting him return to his parent club.
On 27 January, the Celts confirmed that Jenz’s loan has ended and the 23-year-old will spend the rest of the season at Schalke.
Kobayashi was an unused substitute for Postecoglou’s side in their 2-0 win over Dundee United on Sunday (29 January).
He was replaced by Cameron Carter-Vickers after a spell on the sidelines brought on by an injury.
As quoted by The Herald (19 January), Carl Starfelt praised Kobayashi and insisted the competition for places is “really good” and “pushes everyone”.
McAvennie has been impressed with what he’s seen from Kobayashi so far.
“I think the Kobayashi has been outstanding,” he told Football Insider.
“He just looks so comfortable on the ball.
“He is a left-sided player which means that Starfelt can go over to his favoured right side because he was not very good. He was not very comfortable taking the ball on his left foot.
“He looks very assured and he does not mind getting the rough and tumble of it.
“With Carter-Vickers and [Stephen] Welsh that is four centre-halves. I liked Jenz but obviously the manager saw something different from me. I would rather go with his word than mine.“
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