Jota in crutches the only downside for Champions Celtic | OneFootball

Celtic winger Jota was seen in crutches during the post-match celebrations at Tanndice stadium today…

Jota of Celtic celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mate Reo Hatate during the SPL | Premier League match between Dundee United FC and Celtic FC at Tannadice Park on April 26, 2025 in Dundee, Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

The Hoops ran all over the top of Jim Goodwin’s Dundee United this afternoon and put five goals past the home side to clinch the Scottish Premiership in spectacular fashion for the supporters, making up for the initial failure to win the league at Paradise in front of a packed house.

Two braces from Adam Idah and Nicolas Kühn, after the opening own goal from Ryan Strain saw the Bhoys in cruise control against the Arabs and ensured light work was made of winning Four-in-a-row. The team have been back to their slick and elusive best in recent weeks, as our football did the talking with some really nice exchanges of play between the side, making for a great watch.

Jota and Reo Hatate celebrate. Dundee United v Celtic, 26 April 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

There was some cause for concern though today as Felipe Jota was spotted in crutches after the match at Tanndice, following a sore looking injury. During the second-half of the fixture, Jota suffered what looked like a very nasty impact injury on his knee, when his leg went straight into the ground with all his weight behind it. The Portuguese winger looked in considerable discomfort and was removed from the action straight away by manager Brendan Rodgers.

Jota celebrates. Dundee United v Celtic, 26 April 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Sky Sports honed in on the wideman when the final whistle went during the post-match celebrations amongst all the Celtic players and backroom staff. Appearing in a set of crutches and a knee brace, it looked worrying as he may now miss Celtic’s remaining league and Scottish Cup fixtures, which include a final Glasgow Derby at Ibrox and cup final against Aberdeen at Hampden Park.

Hopefully it isn’t as bad as it looks…

Paul Gillespie

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