Real Madrid: 3 players from Shakhtar, Leipzig and Celtic to watch out for

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 25: UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Group Stage Draw at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 25, 2022. (Photo by Isa Terli/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - AUGUST 25: UEFA Champions League trophy is displayed during the UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Group Stage Draw at Halic Congress Center in Istanbul, Turkiye on August 25, 2022. (Photo by Isa Terli/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) /
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Kyogo Furuhashi, Celtic (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Kyogo Furuhashi, Celtic (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) /

2. Kyogo Furuhashi – Celtic FC

In second place, Kyogo Furuhashi is a player from the Scottish powerhouse you do not want to overlook. In Celtic’s league-winning 2021/22 season, the forward was one of the team’s most important players, and he might pose greater threats against Real Madrid.

The player was praised when playing for Vissel Kobe in Japan and even received acclaim from Andres Iniesta; be assured, he lives up to everyone’s praise.

Furuhashi is simply out of the reach of the defenders. He has more goals than games played this season. At the age of 27, the footballer is perhaps at the pinnacle of his career and will undeniably be a difficult one to handle for the defence.

Furuhashi’s qualities are as extraordinary and explosive as his figures. The player is incredibly athletic and a heavy presser on the ball, which, along with his great finishing ability, makes him a formidable striker. But perhaps his biggest attribute is his movement in the box, which those who have seen him regularly, consider one of the best in Europe.

It is reasonable to say that Kyogo is a versatile striker who can score with either foot and has the occasional header in him as well. His placement is dynamic, and he is frequently seen dodging defenders rushing in the box, which might cause issues for Eder Militao and company, who have struggled to mark open spaces.

Without a question, he is the most vital constituent of Celtic’s offensive unit, and effectively immobilizing his actions should be Real Madrid’s primary objective. Losing possession to Kyogo in or near the box is the last thing you want to happen.

The Bhoys are not going to be an easy squad to break down, and with Kyogo at the helm, the defensive department in Madrid has a threat to watch out for.