Jota returns to action 18 months after knee injury | OneFootball

Jota has returned to action, 18 months after a serious knee injury halted his progress. According to Glorioso 1904, the former Benfica prospect featured in a behind-closed-doors friendly for Celtic.

The winger ended a 524-day absence by playing 45 minutes against Falkirk in Lennoxtown. Celtic won the match 2-0.

The 27-year-old had been out since April 2025 after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during a match against Dundee United at Tannadice.

His minutes form part of a planned, gradual return, intended to move him closer to competitive action. The outing marks another important step in a lengthy rehabilitation.

Jota’s comeback also arrives in a testing spell for Celtic, who entered the international break after three defeats, twice to Rangers and once to Ferencvaros. His availability could be a boost once he is fully recovered and ready to compete at the highest level.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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