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Celtic FC player injury recovery updates

Overview

Celtic manager Martin O’Neill provided updates regarding several players recovering from injuries, including Jota, Kasper Hogh, and Kieran Tierney. Early reports indicated that Jota was progressing well in his rehabilitation from a long-term knee injury, with a potential return to the squad following the October international break. Hogh and Tierney were also noted as nearing a return to action after participating in limited training sessions.

Subsequent updates focused on Portuguese winger Filipe Jota, who is nearing a return to competitive football after a 17-month absence caused by an ACL injury sustained in April 2025. Following rehabilitation in Lisbon, Jota has been training at Lennoxtown. Celtic management is considering a closed-doors friendly during the international break to assess his progress, with a potential return to the matchday squad for the October 11 fixture against Motherwell being a target.

Entities

Martin O’Neill · Benfica · Celtic · Lennoxtown · Martin O'Neill

Timeline

  1. 6 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Filipe Jota nears Celtic return after long-term injury

    Celtic winger Filipe Jota is nearing a return from a long-term ACL injury, with a private friendly expected to test his readiness for competitive action.

  2. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Celtic players Jota, Tierney, and Hogh nearing return from injury

    Celtic manager Martin O’Neill reports that Jota, Kasper Hogh, and Kieran Tierney are progressing in their recoveries and could return to the squad soon.

Sources

celticquicknews.co.uk · celtsarehere.com · g3.football