Kyogo Furuhashi, the Japanese striker who left Celtic for Stade Rennes in January, has spoken out about his struggles to adapt to his new team. Despite his £10million transfer fee, Kyogo has yet to score his first goal for Rennes and has made only four appearances, with just one start.
Kyogo attributes his lack of success to not yet having the trust of his new teammates. He believes that he needs to work on building relationships with his fellow players and improving his communication on the pitch.
In an interview with Nikkan Sports, Kyogo said, “I’m running, hoping that one pass out of ten will be enough. It’s not good for a forward to stop moving there. I’m running and communicating.”
Kyogo also expressed his determination to succeed at Rennes, despite the challenges he has faced so far. He said, “Even in difficult times, I believe I can make a splash somewhere. To that end, I want to prepare well and polish the areas I can on the pitch.”
Kyogo’s comments come as he prepares to play for Japan in their World Cup qualifying double header against Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Despite not being named in the starting lineup for the first match against Bahrain, Kyogo will be hoping to make an impact in the second match and prove himself at the international level.
Meanwhile, Rennes is already lining up a potential replacement for Kyogo, with reports suggesting that the club is interested in signing a new striker. This has led to speculation that Kyogo’s time at Rennes may be limited, and that he may need to consider his options if he wants to revive his career.
Overall, Kyogo’s struggles at Rennes are a reminder that adapting to a new team and league can be challenging, even for experienced players. However, with his determination and hard work, Kyogo will be hoping to turn his fortunes around and prove himself as a valuable player for both Rennes and Japan.
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