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The National (Scotland)
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Josh McCafferty

Why Jota can't make his second Celtic debut against Aston Villa

Returning Celtic winger Jota can't make his second debut for the club on Wednesday against Aston Villa.

Brendan Rodgers takes his side to Birmingham in the Champions League this midweek as they round off their league phase campaign.

A 1-0 win over BSC Young Boys last time out ensured Celtic's place in the knockout stages of European football's premier club competition for the first time in over a decade.


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With Jota having completed an emotional return to Parkhead today, fans can't wait to see the winger back out on the pitch in green and white.

He can't play against Villa on Wednesday, though, because he isn't registered in Celtic's Champions League squad for the initial stage of the tournament. 

Because he isn't eligible to play midweek, Jota could, therefore, make his second debut for the Parkhead side this Sunday against Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership.

Celtic travel to Fir Park aiming to make it three wins in a row across as many competitions.

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