Was Celtic's cup final a fond farewell for 'Larssonesque' Maeda?
Summary
Daizen Maeda played very well in the final weeks of the football season for Celtic, scoring important goals including one in the Scottish Cup final. He is expected to leave the club this summer after a strong season where he scored 17 goals. Fans and experts have compared his work to that of Henrik Larsson, a Celtic legend.Key Facts
- Daizen Maeda scored the first goal in the Scottish Cup final, helping Celtic win 3-1 against Dunfermline.
- Maeda scored 17 goals this season, including 9 goals in his last 7 games.
- Manager Martin O’Neill described Maeda’s effort as “Larssonesque,” comparing him to Celtic icon Henrik Larsson.
- Maeda joined Celtic on loan from Yokohama Marinos in January 2022 and was signed permanently for about £1.3 million.
- Before his recent scoring run, Maeda went 17 games without scoring but worked hard throughout.
- He is known for his energy, speed, and persistence in attacking players.
- Fans are also uncertain about the future of manager Martin O’Neill.
- Maeda is a Japanese international and was a top scorer in Japan’s J-League before joining Celtic.
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