Celtic striker Shin Yamada has been removed from the matchday squad shared by the club on social media ahead of the Como Cup match against Ajax.
The Japanese forward had initially been listed among the substitutes for the match against the Eredivisie club.
However, an updated post then removed his name from the squad for tonight's match in Italy.
The reason for Yamada being removed from the Celtic squad, shared on the club's social media channel, is not clear.
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Rodgers previously said of Yamada: “I am really pleased that we have brought Shin to the club. He is a strong player who can score goals and create goals for others, and I think he is someone who can definitely add an important dimension to our forward line.
"I know he is really keen to make his mark here in European football and deliver for Celtic, and I think he is someone who has the power, athleticism and intensity in his play to do really well for us.
"I look forward to working with him."
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