In the space of five second-half seconds against Hull City, Kyogo Furuhashi’s start at Birmingham City was summed up. An incisive run and pass from Patrick Roberts found him on the edge of the box, where he cleverly shifted the ball between John Egan’s legs, leaving the defender flat-footed and creating a prime chance.
With little time to think, Kyogo opted for a left-footed toe-poke. It skewed off target and out for a goal-kick.
00:00In the space of five second half seconds against Hull City, Kiyoga Fariyashi's start to Birmingham City was summed up.
00:09An incisive run and pass from Patrick Roberts found him on the edge of the box, where he cleverly shifted the ball between John Egan's legs, leaving the defenders flat-footed and creating a prime chance.
00:23With little time to think, Kiyoga opted for a left-footed toe-poke. It skewed off target and outs for a goal kick.
00:31Another chance wasted by the Blues' marquee summer signing and the groans around St Andrews were louder than usual, as the ball spun harmlessly towards the advertising boards.
00:41Excitement and expectation around Kiyoga are beginning to turn to frustration.
00:46Maybe his best days were indeed at Celtic, as suggested by observers at the time.
00:52His tap-in against Sheffield United in the first round of the Carabao Cup remains his only goal in 22 games.
01:00Manager Chris Davis has stuck to his reassuring line. He just gets lots of chances. He's been sharp in training.
01:06That's a good sign and you can see that it's coming.
01:09With Kiyoga, the fact he always gets chances is the encouraging part.
01:14I know he can score because I've seen the hundreds he has scored.
01:18He's got to continue and believe in himself like I believe in him and I know he'll come good.
01:24The problem is that with each missed opportunity, Kiyoga now leads the championship with six big chances wasted.
01:32The crowd's belief is fading.
01:33Strikers are judged on goals, not just runs or chances created.
01:39Unless he rediscovers his scoring touch quickly, supporters will question whether Birmingham's biggest summer investment could have been better spent.
01:48Handing him a three-year contract based on his form from Celtic rather than his record at Rennes was always a gamble.
01:56For now, Kiyoga's flair and clever movement remain evident, but St Andrews' patience is finite.
02:01The pressure is mounting and unless he begins converting chances, the optimism that greeted his arrival risks being replaced by a growing sense of disappointment.
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