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Celtic warned over Jota return as Aiden McGeady lays out fitness timeline

Aiden McGeady has urged Celtic fans not to expect too much from Jota as his return from injury is anticipated. The winger is nearing the…

By Martin Crawford · 67HailHail

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Aiden McGeady has urged Celtic fans to be patient and not expect too much immediately from Jota.
Jota is expected to make his first-team return against Motherwell after over 500 days sidelined with injury.
The Portuguese winger recently played 45 minutes in a bounce game against Falkirk to build match fitness.

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Former Celtic winger Aiden McGeady has urged supporters to manage expectations regarding Jota as he nears a first-team comeback. After being sidelined for over 500 days, the winger played 45 minutes in a bounce match against Falkirk and could feature as early as Sunday's clash against Motherwell.

McGeady warned that returning to peak fitness and form will take significant time after an 18-month absence. He noted Celtic's current struggles out wide, where Sebastian Tounekti and £6 million signing Haissem Hassan have found it difficult to provide creative output.

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