Injury NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Celtic step up plans for Jota return
Celtic are lining up a behind-closed-doors game during the international break to test Jota's fitness.


Jota
player
Player
Jota
Club
Celtic
Issue
Long-term injury
Next step
Behind-closed-doors game
What happened. Celtic are stepping up plans for Jota's return from a long-term injury, with a behind-closed-doors game being planned during the international break. The winger could return to action earlier than expected.
- Jota could be back sooner than anticipated
- A closed-doors match is being arranged during the international break
If the friendly goes well, Jota could be back in Celtic's matchday squad sooner than expected.
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