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Jota's Celtic Return Could Be Earlier Than Expected | Duran's Reward | Goalkeeper Battle Ahead

Sep 8, 2026 · 35m

Summary

John McGinley and Josh McCafferty discuss Celtic’s upcoming match against St Johnstone, emphasizing the need to avoid complacency despite the looming Old Firm fixture. They analyze injury updates, noting Jota’s promising recovery and the availability of Kieran Tierney and Casper Højlund. The hosts also evaluate Sam Johnston’s competition for the goalkeeper spot and celebrate Camilo Durán’s recent national team call-up. Finally, they preview tactical challenges, highlighting Celtic’s vulnerability in transition and the physical demands of Scottish football on new signings.

Topics discussed

Sponsors: Calci America and LinkedIn Show intro and weekly schedule overview Jota injury update and return timeline Jota's rehabilitation progress and small-sided games Johnston injury details and recovery outlook Goalkeeper availability for Saint Johnstone and Rangers Jamie Sinesal's comments on playing time Sam Johnston's background and experience Debate on Sinesal vs Johnston and development needs Jamaal Lascelles' Colombia call-up Sponsors: Calci America and Mazda Camille Duran's heat map and tactical role Duran's performance and preseason integration Europa League prospects and key players Saint Johnstone's recent form and context Saint Johnstone's manager and style of play Celtic's defensive vulnerabilities in transition Predicted starting lineup for Saint Johnstone Yang Hye-yon's absence and press conference topics Discussion on new signings' consistency Grinding out wins and upcoming training updates
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