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Celtic pledge to Jota tested as unwanted record looms with three pronged shake up ready for Hibs – predicted XI

The Glasgow giants are looking to avoid a sixth defeat in eight games across all competitions against Hibs…

By Mark Pirie · Daily Record

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Celtic may start Jota against Hibernian despite staff previously pledging not to rush his return from an ACL injury.
Celtic face Hibs having lost five of their last seven matches across all competitions.
Callum Osmand could be rested after suffering cramp against Celta Vigo, while Yang remains sidelined with injury.

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Celtic could be forced to test their pledge of carefully managing Jota's playing time following an ACL injury as manager Martin O'Neill prepares changes against Hibernian. Despite leading the Scottish Premiership by four points, Celtic have lost five of their last seven matches across all competitions. With Callum Osmand fatigued and Yang injured, the winger could step into the starting lineup at Easter Road.

Mark Pirie predicts a three-pronged lineup shake-up, including Viljami Sinisalo returning in goal and Oliver Sorensen potentially starting over Benjamin Nygren in midfield. Camilo Duran is expected to retain his starting role over £11 million forward Kasper Hogh.

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Celtic pledge to Jota tested as unwanted record looms with three pronged shake up ready for Hibs – predicted XI

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