Jota Celtic injury truth laid bare as career threatening fears answered and Alistair Johnston suffers setbackAnxious fans are desperate to see their Portuguese hero back on the turf, while Johnston's return to action has been delayedView 2 Images Crocked Celtic duo Alistiar Johnston and Jota (Image: SNS Group)Martin O'Neill has revealed Alistair Johnston has suffered a Celtic injury setback - as he quelled fears over Jota's career. ‌Hoops defender Johnston, 27, has been sidelined since October with a hamstring tear but returned to full training last month. ‌He said: ”Alistair has had a wee bit of a setback. "Just when he thinks he's going great, he gets a bit of a setback; it's just the length of time that you're out. "These types of injuries, you think it's straightforward, sometimes they're not and you're stopped in your tracks when you think you're going well.

Source: Express April 03, 2026 21:34 UTC