{
  "id": 2744868,
  "title": "Duran is a great replacement for Daizen, just leave it there, Charlie",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/duran-is-a-great-replacement-for-daizen-just-leave-it-there-charlie",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/duran-great-replacement-daizen-just-073500422.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Camilo Duran is being hailed as a phenomenal replacement for Daizen Maeda, according to Celtic icon Charlie Mulgrew. The Colombian striker has impressed Celtic fans with his energy and goal-scoring ability since his £6 million move from Azerbaijan club Qaraba g. Mulgrew compared Duran's work-rate to Maeda's and praised his technical skills, stating that he looks like an upgrade over the former Celtic captain. However, some argue that calling Duran an upgrade to Daizen disrespectful, given Maeda's impressive four and a half years at the club, including 212 appearances and 79 goals. Daizen won 10 titles and scored in crucial matches for Celtic, making him a beloved figure among supporters. While Duran has the potential to excel for the club, comparing him directly to Maeda could be seen as diminishing the latter's legacy.",
  "summary": "Camilo Duran is a great replacement for Daizen Maeda, but to say he’s already better is disrespectful to our Japanese icon…Camilo Duran of Celtic scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Ch...",
  "key_points": [
    "Camilo Duran praised as Daizen Maeda replacement by Celtic icon Charlie Mulgrew",
    "Duran's work-rate and technical skills compared favorably to Maeda's",
    "Some argue comparing Duran to Maeda diminishes Maeda's legacy and achievements"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}