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Don’t expect miracles from Jota on his Celtic return, it’s been one hell of a long road

There’s been a lot of excitement around the prospect of Felipe Jota returning to the Celtic first team

By Eric Knott · ReadCeltic

Published: Friday, 25 September 2026 at 6:29 AM

Key Things to Know

Felipe Jota is nearing a return to Celtic following an 18-month absence due to a ruptured ACL.
Jota is expected to return to the Celtic first team a few weeks after the October international break.
Hyun-jun Yang is scheduled to return to club action on October 11 following the international break.

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Celtic winger Felipe Jota is nearing a return to the first team after being sidelined for 18 months due to an ACL rupture suffered in April 2025 against Dundee United. Media reports indicate his return is approaching, with expectations placing him back in the squad a few weeks after the October international break.

His impending availability will bolster Celtic's winger options in a 4-3-3 formation alongside Hyun-jun Yang, Haissem Hassan, and Sebastian Tounekti. However, supporters are cautioned to temper expectations as Jota manages the physical and psychological challenges of returning from an extended injury layoff.

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Don’t expect miracles from Jota on his Celtic return, it’s been one hell of a long road

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