Alistair Johnston Returns to Training, While Julian Araujo's Celtic Career May Be Over

Celtic has received a boost with the return of long-term injured player Alistair Johnston to training. However, the club may have seen the last of loan defender Julian Araujo, who has suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury. Johnston, a Canada right-back, has been out since October due to a hamstring injury but has rejoined his teammates at the Lennoxtown training complex ahead of the Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren. Araujo, on the other hand, had returned to his parent club Bournemouth to recover but has re-injured himself. 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 updates on other injured players, including right-back Colby Donovan, who will miss the upcoming match due to a hamstring injury. The Celtic manager welcomed the return of the Green Brigade, the club's ultras group, after a five-month ban was lifted. The group's return is expected to provide a boost to the team as they continue their pursuit of Hearts and Rangers at the top of the table.