Celtic found renewed positivity through Jota’s return from a long-term injury and a convincing victory over Motherwell, providing a strong response after a period of acrimony at the club.
Jota’s comeback offered an important lift for Celtic, while the result against Motherwell added to the sense of improvement. Together, the two developments helped shift attention towards events on the pitch and away from the recent tensions.
The victory gives Celtic encouragement as the club looks to build on its response. Jota’s return also provides further cause for optimism following his extended absence, although the supplied information does not give details of his playing time or the match score.