For 18 months, Jota was watching Celtic from the outside. His return to the pitch brought the cheers,
Celtic winger Jota has opened up about the emotional and psychological toll of his 18-month absence from football following a serious knee problem. The Portuguese forward suffered a cruciate ligament injury in April 2025 and subsequently required keyhole surgery after a setback, describing the prolonged recovery period as leaving him feeling empty with no floor.
Jota made his long-awaited return to action as a substitute against Motherwell at Fir Park. Having focused entirely on the match at the time, he later appreciated the supporters' enthusiastic reception and stated his goal is now to regain his best form and bring joy back to Celtic fans.
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