Ange Postecoglou says there was no level in risking Kyogo in opposition to Rangers - as a result of his crew might deal with the mammoth Ibrox conflict with out him.
The Celtic boss opened the door to the Japanese star returning for the derby having not featured since Boxing Day with a hamstring drawback.
However not solely was he disregarded of the beginning XI, the 16-goal star did not even make the bench.
It prompted fears a couple of recurrence of his damage however Postecoglou stated he merely did not really feel the necessity to rush him again in.
And he hinted a return this weekend in opposition to St Johnstone could also be extra life like.
He stated on BBC Sportsound: “Sure he’ll be tremendous (to face St Johnstone).
"He was determined to play right now however once I take a look at our run-in we’ve received some huge video games.
"He’s such an necessary participant for us and I assumed right now we might deal with it with out him.
“To be honest he tried every thing. In every single place I turned he popped up in entrance of me to verify I knew he was able to go.
"I couldn’t stroll round Lennoxtown with out seeing him!
“However we’ll hold him on ice. He’s able to go, he’ll be tremendous and he’ll be concerned subsequent week.”
The Australian boss was in the end appropriate in his evaluation as objectives from Tom Rogic and Cameron Carter-Vickers helped them to a comeback win.
They've the possibility to increase their lead on the high to 9 factors on Saturday.