Reo Hatate records an assist in his Burnley debut against Bristol City

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Reo Hatate records an assist in his Burnley debut against Bristol City
Summary

Midfielder Reo Hatate made his Burnley debut on Saturday following his deadline-day transfer from Celtic. The 28-year-old earned an assist during his 63 minutes on the pitch at Turf Moor. Despite his creative performance between the lines, Burnley fell to a 2-1 defeat against Bristol City. Manager Nicky Hayen praised the debutant's ability to control the game and provide key passes. Hayen noted that while the early impact was positive, the club expects more from the Japanese international as he approaches peak fitness. The midfielder spent four-and-a-half years at Celtic before finalizing his move to the club last week.

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  • Reo Hatate registered an assist in his first appearance for Burnley.
  • Burnley lost 2-1 to Bristol City in the Saturday match.
  • Hatate played 63 minutes before being substituted.
  • The midfielder joined Burnley from Celtic on a deadline-day move last week.
  • Nicky Hayen stated the midfielder is not yet at 100 percent fitness.
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  • 5:05 PMYahoo Sports‘We expect more’ – Burnley boss delivers Reo Hatate verdict after debut assist
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Former Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate made an immediate impact on his Burnley debut, although manager Nicky Hayen believes there is still plenty more to come from the Japanese international.Reo Hatate o...

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