Matt O’Riley’s goal celebration explained

The Danish midfielder Matt O’Riley honoured a teammate who was injured and missed the match with his goal celebration after Celtic scored their third goal. The player’s motivation has been made public.

O’Riley gave Celtic the lead in extra time, and the Dane honoured Daizen Maeda, who was injured and unable to play.

Maeda missed last weekend’s 3-0 victory over St. Mirren since he is now out with a hamstring issue.

Before the season ended, Brendan Rodgers had expressed doubts about the Japanese international’s ability to play once again.

O’Riley’s gesture adds yet another elegant touch from the hoops midfielder, demonstrating not just the players’ tight bond but also their mutual understanding when one of them is injured and unable to play.

If Maeda isn’t back this season, it will definitely be felt.

But all Celtics fans should see this amazing moment as O’Riley gestures to Maeda in the audience as he celebrates.

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