Jota misses out on Celtic's Euro squad along with three signings
Jota's return from long-term injury will come too late for the winger to play in upcoming Europa League games after the Portuguese was left out of Celtic's squad along with three of their summer signings. Joel van den Berg, the 19-year-old bought from PSV Eindhoven, and two on-loan Chelsea midfielders - forward Shim Mheuka and midfielder Landon Emenalo - also miss out after their arrivals this…
Jota, who recently returned from a long-term injury, has been left out of Celtic's Europa League squad, along with three of their summer signings. The 27-year-old Portuguese winger suffered a cruciate ligament injury in April 2025, but returned to training last month. However, his return is still weeks away. Joel van den Berg, a 19-year-old bought from PSV Eindhoven, and midfielders Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo, both on loan from Chelsea, also did not make the cut.
Despite these losses, forward Callum Osmand, who recently returned from an injury, was included in the 25-man squad. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill admitted that putting together the team for the Europa League was difficult, but emphasized the importance of domestic football. He stated that the team could change if they progress from the league stage and that the signing of new players is crucial for the domestic season, with potential changes in February if they remain in contention.
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