Celtic omits Jota and three new signings from Europa League squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 5:22 PM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Celtic has finalized its 25-man squad for the upcoming Europa League campaign, excluding winger Jota and three recent summer signings. Jota remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a cruciate ligament injury sustained in April 2025. Joining him on the omission list are 19-year-old Joel van den Berg, along with Chelsea loanees Shim Mheuka and Landon Emenalo, all of whom joined the club this week. While forward Callum Osmand is included despite recent injury concerns, manager Martin O'Neill noted the necessity of prioritizing domestic football at this stage. The club retains the option to adjust its squad list in February should they advance past the league stage of the competition.
- •Jota is excluded from the squad during his ongoing recovery from a cruciate ligament injury.
- •Joel van den Berg, Shim Mheuka, and Landon Emenalo were left off the final list.
- •Callum Osmand is included in the 25-man squad despite recent injury concerns.
- •Manager Martin O'Neill stated the squad list remains subject to change in February.
- 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — 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 week. The 27-year-old Jota suffered a cruciate ligament injury in April 2025 but returned to training last month, with assistant manager Shaun Maloney stressing "he's still a matter of weeks" away from a return.
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