Martin O’Neill gives CCV, Jota and Osmand injury updates
Martin O’Neill gives CCV, Jota and Osmand injury updates Celtic will be without Cameron Carter-Vickers and Jota for the remainder of the campaign, with both players now confirmed to be targeting returns next season… The duo have spent this season on the sidelines, and Martin O’Neill had already indicated that their recoveries were likely to be lengthy. That expectation has now been confirmed, with the interim Hoops boss acknowledging that both CCV and Jota – both heavily missed during a turbulent season – will not feature again before the campaign concludes. Jota of Celtic celebrates scoring the opening goal with team mate Reo Hatate during the SPL | Premier League match between Dundee United FC and Celtic FC at Tannadice Park on April 26, 2025.
(Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Speaking via Celtic TV’s behind the paywall update with O’Neill, the Irishman said: “You mentioned Jota and Carter-Vickers. They will not be available to us until next season. ” hardly groundbreaking news reporting from Celtic TV, merely confirming what was all already know.
The manager also faced the hard-hitting questions from Gerry McCulloch regarding the fitness of Callum Osmand, who was sidelined earlier this season with a hamstring injury. Callum Osmand celebrates with the Celtic supporters after the match. Celtic v theRangers.
Premier Sports Cup, semi final at Hampden. 2 November 2025. Photo AJ (The Celtic Star) The young forward had been handed valuable game time by O’Neill before his progress was halted by the setback.
However, there is now positive news, with O’Neill confirming that the former Fulham prospect is nearing a return after being out of action since November. “Callum is doing really well, he’s anxious to go and I think he’s been working exceptionally well,” the 74 year-old said. “So, hopefully that won’t be too far.