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Motherwell vs Celtic early injury news as 3 ruled out and 10 doubts

A look at the latest injury news surrounding Celtic and their next opponents, Motherwell.

By Jamie Kemble · The Celtic Bhoys

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 5:34 AM

Key Things to Know

Three players are ruled out and ten remain doubtful ahead of Celtic's league trip to Motherwell.
Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, and Jota are confirmed out for Celtic as their returns are managed carefully.
Both Celtic and Motherwell enter Sunday's contest aiming to rebound from three consecutive defeats before the international break.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Celtic face Motherwell away this Sunday following the international break, with both sides carrying heavy injury lists and looking to halt three-game losing streaks. Three players have been officially ruled out for the match, while ten others remain doubts across both squads as managers assess their fitness.

Alistair Johnston, Callum Osmand, and Jota will all miss out, with Jota being carefully managed despite featuring in a recent bounce game against Falkirk. Key players facing late fitness assessments include Oscar Priestman, John Koutroumbis, Callum Hendry, Paul McGinn, Jordan McGhee, Joel van den Berg, Kieran Tierney, Yang Hyun-jun, Landon Emenalo, and Benjamin Nygren.

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