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Gordon Dalziel: Scotland Too Quick to Judge Players, Reo Hatate’s Form Proves It

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has silenced his critics with a string of impressive performances, highlighting Scotland’s tendency to judge players too hastily.

Former Celtic player Gordon Dalziel praised Hatate’s recent displays, particularly in the Champions League, where he has earned a WhoScored rating of 7.03. “He is class, yet a couple of weeks ago, there were people saying ‘oh, his form has dipped, leave him out,” Dalziel noted.

Dalziel’s comments come after Hatate’s outstanding showing against RB Leipzig, where Nicolas Kuhn stole the headlines with a brace. However, Hatate’s contribution did not go unnoticed, with Dalziel lauding the Japanese midfielder’s skills.

“We judge so, so early. We are terrible for it,” Dalziel said. “You look at Kuhn coming in. Everybody thought ‘is he going to be a star?’ No, he’s struggling. We didn’t know obviously. Teeth thing (dental problems). Plus, the fact that it takes time to settle into clubs.”

Hatate’s statistics this season demonstrate his importance to Celtic:

• Premiership: 8(2) appearances, 1 tackle, 3 goals, 1.4 key passes per game
• Champions League: 3(1) appearances, 1.5 tackles, 1 goal, 1 assist, 1.3 key passes per game

Dalziel’s assessment underscores the need for patience when evaluating players. Hatate’s resurgence serves as a reminder that form is temporary, but class is permanent.

As Celtic seeks to progress in the Champions League, Hatate’s influence will be crucial. His ability to deliver exceptional performances, even on off days, makes him an indispensable asset to Brendan Rodgers’ side.