“He’s back,” says Alistair Johnston in his Sunday evening Celtic Post column.

The Japanese talisman, having continued a spell the place the aim regarded a far-off friend, observed redemption in the internet in opposition to St Mirren, sparking the establishing of what the Celtic faithful hope is a return to his scoring best.

Johnston, presently sidelined via a head injury sustained in a gritty encounter with Hibernian, presented his encouragement from the sidelines with a message on Sunday night by Instagram: “He’s back!”

Kyogo’s timely revival, marked via his pivotal aim that set the tone for a 2-0 win. His celebration, a mix of remedy and sheer joy, was once no longer simply for the purpose but for overcoming the hurdles that had considered him benched in the course of the Hibs game at Easter Road. Now, returned in the starting eleven, Kyogo’s have an impact on was once instantaneous and decisive, reigniting the spark that Celtic has come to matter on.

The win has set the stage for a domestic tie in the quarter-final of the Scottish Cup, where Livingston will visit, imparting Celtic with a golden chance to side nearer to preserving their Scottish Cup trophy. After clinching the silverware last season, the squad’s sights are firmly set on repeating that triumph, with hopes that Kyogo will continue to play a large position in their quest for greater trophies.