KYOGO FURUHASHI has revealed he's in "very good condition" ahead of Celtic's crucial showdown with Rangers at Ibrox next month.

The Japanese forward explained in the media in his homeland that he is close to being ready for a return to action after a long injury lay-off.

Kyogo - who has 16-goals so far this season - has been sidelined since December 26 when he picked up a hamstring knock.

He was last week pictured back in light training at Lennoxtown as he nears a return to the first-team squad.

And Ange Postecoglou and Celtic supporters will hope he's back fit enough to feature in the match against Rangers at Ibrox on April 3.

In a column for The Mainichi, Kyogo said: "I have been absent since I was injured in December last year, but now I am in very good condition and I feel that I will be back soon. 

"I'm glad to hear a lot of messages from the supporters. 

"I am spending my time hoping to get back to the pitch as soon as possible, whether it's a day or a match."

Celtic were already boosted by the return of David Turnbull from a similar injury as he featured in the 4-0 win over Ross County.

And Postecoglou revealed Kyogo is progressing well in his rehab from the hamstring injury.

He said: “He’s been injured mate, he wasn’t kidnapped!

“He’s been here every day, he’s fine.

"He’s working towards it. I don’t want to put timelines on it.

“But you look at Davie Turnbull and he was injured three or four weeks before and they are running similar sort of rehabs.

“He’s working hard and doing well. Hopefully he’ll be back soon.

"The international break gives him a chance to do some more work as well.”