Celtic's Johnston Returns to Training, Araujo's Season Possibly Over

Alistair Johnston, who has been sidelined since October, has resumed training with Celtic, while loan defender Julian Araujo may not play for the club again this season due to a recurring thigh injury. Johnston, a Canada international right-back, joined his teammates at the club's training complex ahead of the Scottish Premiership match against St Mirren. Araujo, on the other hand, has suffered a setback in his recovery and may not feature for Celtic again. Manager Martin O'Neill expressed optimism about Johnston's progress, stating that he trained with the team and showed no ill effects. However, O'Neill was less optimistic about Araujo's chances of returning to the pitch this season. The Celtic boss also provided updates on other injured players, including Colby Donovan, who will miss the upcoming match with a hamstring injury. Meanwhile, the Green Brigade, Celtic's ultras group, will return to Celtic Park after a five-month ban was lifted, providing a boost to the team's morale. O'Neill acknowledged the importance of the fans' support, particularly in the title race, where Hearts currently lead the way with 67 points.