The Japanese player's sensational warm-up

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate became the focus of attention on social media even before the match began.

Hatate's viral facial expression

The Japanese star made fans laugh with his bizarre warm-up routine during the 0-3 defeat to AS Roma in the Europa League qualifying round at Celtic Park on December 12th.

While his teammates performed their usual warm-up, the television cameras captured the moment Hatate stood still, raised two index fingers in the air, and repeatedly glanced left, right, up, and down. This ritual lasted nearly a minute and was believed to be Hatate's way of testing his observational skills before moving on to his usual acceleration and sprint warm-up.

This unusual image quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of humorous comments from Celtic fans. One witty supporter quipped, "It looks exactly like me looking at the menu at a fried fish shop." Another joked that Hatate looked like he was "solving a lottery number sequence," while a fan suggested the midfielder was trying to recall complex tactical instructions from his manager.

Many fans admit that Hatate's warm-up routine gives them a relaxed feeling, a stark contrast to the usual tension before big matches. "I've never seen anything like this," one comment that received many shares read.

However, Hatate's playful gesture before kick-off couldn't mask the harsh reality on the pitch. Celtic endured a nightmare match, losing 0-3 to Roma in Glasgow. This defeat made their goal of reaching the Europa League top eight seem increasingly distant.

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