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Celtic handed ‘huge business’ boost, but there’s a catch

Jota may be five or six weeks away from his best, despite returning for Celtic after 18 months out, according to Boyd.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 10:14 PM
Celtic handed ‘huge business’ boost, but there’s a catch
Key Things to Know
  • Kris Boyd believes Jota remains five to six weeks away from reaching his best form for Celtic.
  • Jota returned from an 18-month knee injury layoff as a substitute in Celtic's 2-0 victory over Motherwell.
  • The winger will miss Celtic's upcoming Europa League match against Benfica but is expected to face Hearts.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jota returned for Celtic in their 2-0 victory against Motherwell after missing 18 months due to a serious knee injury. Despite making his comeback as a substitute at Fir Park, former Rangers striker Kris Boyd stated that the Portuguese winger may remain five to six weeks away from returning to his peak form as he rebuilds match sharpness.

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