Injured Celtic star Jota spotted with squad in Portugal

Jota with the Celtic staff in Portugal. <i>(Image: X/@maedamaestro)</i>
Jota with the Celtic staff in Portugal. (Image: X/@maedamaestro)
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Injured Celtic star Jota has been spotted with the squad in Portugal.

The winger has been out since April due to cruciate ligament damage.

It was initially believed he would not return until the new year, leaving him with six months still on the sidelines.


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The 26-year-old was seen embracing the staff as Celtic arrived for their pre-season training camp.

The Hoops are set to play Estrela Da Amadora in a friendly this Saturday at 11am, before facing Sporting CP on Wednesday.

They will then return to Glasgow to face Newcastle United at Parkhead the following weekend.

After that, Brendan Rodgers' men will travel to Italy for the Como Cup, where they will face Ajax and either Como or Al-Ahli.

Celtic's upcoming pre-season friendlies in full

Celtic vs Estrela Da Amadora - Saturday, July 12

Sporting CP vs Celtic - Wednesday, July 16

Celtic vs Newcastle United - Saturday, July 19

Celtic vs Ajax - Thursday, July 24

Celtic vs Como/Al Ahli - July 26/27

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