Jota's comeback from a long injury layoff sparks a convincing Celtic win over Motherwell and gives the club a lift after a turbulent spell.
Celtic needed a reset, and they got one. A convincing victory over Motherwell, plus the return of Jota after a long spell on the sidelines, gave the club a welcome boost after a stretch dominated by off-field tension.
The winger's comeback was the headline moment. Long-term injuries test patience and fitness, and seeing Jota back in action gave Celtic a spark going forward. His return adds pace, directness and an extra attacking option just when the team needed fresh energy.
The result mattered as much as the performance. After weeks of acrimony around the club, the players responded the best way they could, by letting football do the talking. Celtic looked sharp, focused and in control against Motherwell, a response that will please supporters who have had little to cheer lately.
One win doesn't fix everything, and the questions off the pitch haven't gone away. But with Jota fit again and the team playing with purpose, Celtic have a platform to build on. The challenge now is to turn this response into a run of form.
