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Celtic handed major Jota fitness boost as return scheduled

Celtic star Jota is set to return to match action in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 8:19 AM

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Jota is scheduled to return to match action in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Falkirk on Friday.
The Celtic winger has been sidelined for roughly 18 months after rupturing his ACL in April 2025.
Jota is reportedly targeting a return to competitive first-team action by the end of October.

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Celtic winger Jota is scheduled to play in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Falkirk on Friday at Lennoxtown, marking his first match action in approximately 18 months. The Portuguese star suffered a ruptured ACL against Dundee United in April 2025 and returned to training in early September to build up his fitness.

According to The Scottish Sun, successfully coming through the friendly would put Jota on course for a competitive return around the end of October. His return, alongside the expected post-international break comeback of Yang Hyun-jun, will provide manager options out wide while Sebastian Tounekti looks to improve his recent form.

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