Kyogo Furuhashi and Jota's Celtic bromance has been highlighted in a new documentary about the Japanese star.
The two men have thrived at the Hoops since arriving in the summer of 2021 and have linked up well on the park to lift three trophies for the Parkhead side so far.
And now footage has emerged of the two sharing a moment at the Scottish champions' Lennoxtown training ground.
Both men can be seen laughing and joking with each other and Jota then hugs the 28-year-old forward.
The clip was captured by a Japanese TV crew documenting Kyogo's time at Ange Postecoglou's side so far.
You can watch the moment in the video below.
Kyogo Furuhashi 1/9@aboutceltic pic.twitter.com/cNUo3QuytB
— Heikki (@Heikki_kyoto) March 26, 2023
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Meanwhile, Celtic have been dealt an injury blow during the international break after Daizen Maeda picked up a knock with Japan.
The winger has now exited the squad and he will return to Glasgow for further treatment ahead of a huge run of games.
The extent of Maeda's injury remains to be seen, but a statement from the Japanese FA read: "We would like to inform you that Daizen Maeda (Celtic) will leave the Samurai Blue due to an injury as they prepare for Colombia on Tuesday March 28.
"There is no call-up of a player to replace Maeda."
Maeda's fresh injury comes after he was ruled out for a short period of time after colliding with Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark during a Scottish Premiership fixture.
The 25-year-old missed the subsequent Scottish Cup quarter-final due to the injury.
Ange Postecoglou will be hoping that Maeda's recent knock is not serious enough to rule him out of the upcoming clash against Rangers on April 8.
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