How much will Celtic miss Yang during Asian Games absence?
Celtic face a spell without forward Yang Hyun-jun, who has been called up to represent South Korea at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. The competition's timing overlaps with the early stages of Celtic's domestic season, meaning Brendan Rodgers will need to find alternatives on the wing. Yang has been involved in Celtic's attacking rotation, and his pace and direct running have been useful options. The article examines how Rodgers might adjust his selections and whether the depth of Celtic's squad is sufficient to absorb the international absence without significant drop-off in performance.
Read the full story at bbc.co.ukInternational tournaments rarely derail Celtic's title campaigns, but the loss of a young, direct winger like Yang always tests squad depth. With Rodgers managing European and domestic commitments, the next few weeks will reveal how well Celtic have planned for these predictable absences. A strong showing during Yang's time away would reinforce the argument that Celtic's squad is now genuinely two-deep in key positions — but any drop in creativity or cutting edge will spotlight the Korean as a player whose influence has been underrated.
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