Koki Nets Euro Slot

Feb 10 2008

NEW Celtic star Koki Mizuno has been drafted into Gordon Strachan's revamped Champions League squad.

The Japanese sensation will be eligible for the Hoops' last-16 clash with Barcelona and the rest of the tournament should they progress.

Gaffer Strachan said when Mizuno signed he wasn't ready for the first team. But the winger's inclusion in the official squad list suggests he could make his debut soon.

Jiri Jarosik and Maciej Zurawski have dropped out of the pool after leaving Parkhead to be replaced by Mizuno, Barry Robson and GeorgiosSamaras. But there's no place for Ben Hutchinson.

Meanwhile, dumped Celtic hitman Zurawski is looking to attract a new club - just 10 days after joining Greek minnows Larissa.

He said: "I hope to find a better club than one in the middle of the Greek league."