Celtic returned to the top of the table after defeating Motherwell, with forward Jota expressing his joy at being back in action.
"Long time no see. I was waiting on this for a long time. I'm just happy to be back," Jota told Sky Sports. "I have been working hard to come back. The guys have been helping me as well. I've been expecting this for a long time. You have the normal nerves but after I stepped onto the pitch everything went well."
"Imagine if someone takes away your child. I just got my child back today. That's how I've been feeling the last year and something...I've stopped counting!"
The emotional return marks a significant milestone for the player, who has been sidelined for over a year.
Celtic's victory over Motherwell was sealed at 3-1, with Jota's performance highlighting the team's resilience. The win sees Celtic reclaim the top spot in the league, with the forward's heartfelt comments underscoring the personal triumph behind the result.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing