Kyogo and Reo Hatate not included in Japan World Cup squad

Celtic duo Kyogo and Reo Hatate won't be going to the World Cup after missing out on Japan's 26-man squad.

Daizen Maeda is the only Hoops representative picked by Hajime Moriyasu to go to Qatar this month.

Kyogo has proven to be a key player for Ange Postecoglou's side since arriving from Vissel Kobe last summer.

The striker has scored 27 goals in 47 games but that hasn't been enough to convinve Moriyasu to select him.

Reo Hatate has also been one of the Parkhead side's top performers.

Maeda has been in and out of the Celtic starting lineup this season with his form splitting opinion among the supporters.

Moriyasu told the Japan Times: “I couldn’t call up everyone who was looking forward to this World Cup, but I thank and honor everyone who has expressed a desire to represent Japan.

"No matter how many we can choose, there are lots of good players, and even if we were choosing 30 there would be difficult decisions.

"We selected players who will be on the same wavelength as a team, who will be able to move and link up together, who through their organization will be able to make use of their individual strengths."

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