The Japan international was dealt a blow earlier this month
Disappointed Reo Hatate has conceded he was "frustrated" to be snubbed by Japan despite his latest international call-up.
"Japan played China at home on September 5 and Bahrain away on September 10, and although I was selected for the national team, I was unable to make the 23-man squad for both games. I had been in good condition since pre-season and had scored a goal and assisted a goal for Celtic since the start of the league season, so I was confident that I could play an active role when I stepped on the pitch.
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