Celtic have an uncomfortable Jota truth, 0% and 17% stats vs Kilmarnock show it

Jota completed 0% of dribbles and won just 17% of duels in his first start since returning from an 18-month ACL injury layoff.

Jota made his first start for Celtic since his return from an 18-month ACL injury absence, but his performance against Kilmarnock raised concerns about his readiness. The Portuguese winger completed zero of his three attempted dribbles and won just one of seven duels (17% success rate) during his 45-minute display. He also managed only two touches in the opposition box and was beaten down the wing twice.

While Jota remains a fan favourite at Celtic, the statistics suggest he still has significant work to do before he can be trusted as a regular starter. Manager O'Neill should consider using the international break to allow Jota to build match fitness and confidence through substitute appearances rather than starting him from the outset.