Alistair Johnston Resumes Training with Celtic, While Julian Araujo's Season May Be Over

Celtic has received a boost with the return of long-term injured player Alistair Johnston to training. The Canada right-back has been sidelined since October due to a hamstring injury but has now rejoined his teammates at the Lennoxtown training complex ahead of the upcoming Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren. However, the news is not as positive for loan defender Julian Araujo, who may have played his last game for the club due to a thigh problem. Araujo, who is on loan from Bournemouth, had returned to his parent club to recover from the injury but has suffered a setback. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed his concerns about Araujo's situation, stating that the player may not feature for the club again this season. O'Neill also provided an update on the fitness of right-back Colby Donovan, who will miss the match against St Mirren due to a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the Celtic manager welcomed the return of the Green Brigade, the team's ultras group, after a five-month ban was lifted. The group had been locked out of Celtic Park since October but will now be able to support the team as they chase Hearts and Rangers at the top of the table. O'Neill acknowledged that the title race is still uncertain, saying that he would rather be in Hearts' position but believes that the outcome could go either way.