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Jota backed for ‘very important’ comeback role as injury nightmare nears end

Celtic star Jota has been backed to make a big comeback as he nears a rturn from more than a year out through injury.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 7:46 AM

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Paulo Bernardo backed winger Jota to make a big impact when returning from an ACL injury.
Jota has resumed training and is aiming to return to action by late October.
The Portuguese attacker has been sidelined for over a year due to the knee injury.

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Celtic midfielder Paulo Bernardo has backed winger Jota to make a major impact as he approaches a return from a long-term ACL injury. The Portuguese player has been sidelined for over a year but is now back in training, targeting a return to action by the end of October.

Bernardo expressed confidence that Jota will play a very important role for Celtic this season and in the future. The update comes as the club seeks attacking reinforcements amid Yang Hyun-jun's international duty and recent struggles in front of goal.

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Jota backed for ‘very important’ comeback role as injury nightmare nears end

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