Celtic star Jota could be out until NEXT YEAR as Brendan Rodgers reveals grim injury news
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CELTIC star Jota is facing up to NINE months on the sidelines, Brendan Rodgers has confirmed.
The Hoops talisman left the action on crutches during the clinching victory over Dundee Utd.
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Jota suffers knee injury with Tim Williamson
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Jota celebrates winning the William Hill Premiership Title
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Jota leaves the fray
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We told you earlier this week how he was sure to miss the start of the season at least, but in truth the Hoops' worst fears have been realised with the star potentially out until NEXT YEAR with the knee injury.
It's rough news for the Portuguese winger, who was spotted celebrating the Hoops title win despite the injury by waving his crutches in the air.
The Hoops were already set to be without the star for Sunday's Old Firm clash vs Rangers, but THREE other top team stars skipped training today in the form of Daizen Maeda, Nicolas Kuhn and Alistair Johnston.
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