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Celtic prepares for Kilmarnock as O’Neill misses training, Jota returns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:20 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Celtic prepares for Kilmarnock as O’Neill misses training, Jota returns

Summary

Martin O’Neill did not participate in Celtic’s training sessions ahead of their Premiership match against Kilmarnock scheduled for Sunday. O’Neill, who recently underwent a small medical procedure and remains in recovery, has delegated first-team preparations to Shaun Maloney. Jota is advancing towards his comeback from a serious knee injury, having joined the first team after a year on the sidelines due to a cruciate ligament tear suffered in April 2025. The timeline for O’Neill's potential return to the touchline remains uncertain.

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Status Watch

•O’Neill recovering from a recent hospital procedure.
•Shaun Maloney overseeing Celtic's training in O’Neill's absence.
•Jota steps up rehab, aiming for a return after a year lost to injury.
•Celtic's match against Kilmarnock scheduled for Sunday.

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11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Martin O’Neill misses Celtic training as Jota steps up long-awaited injury return

What they're saying

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Martin O’Neill was absent as Celtic completed their preparations for Sunday’s Premiership trip to Kilmarnock, with the manager continuing his recovery after spending time in hospital this week.The...
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