Celtic's Johnston Returns to Training, Araujo's Season in Jeopardy

After a lengthy absence, Celtic's Alistair Johnston has resumed training, while Julian Araujo's season may be over due to a setback in his recovery. Johnston, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury since October, rejoined his teammates at the club's training facility ahead of the upcoming match against St Mirren. Meanwhile, Araujo, who is on loan from Bournemouth, has experienced a complication in his thigh injury rehabilitation, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the season. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill expressed optimism about Johnston's progress, stating, 'He trained with the team today, which was very encouraging.' However, O'Neill's outlook on Araujo's situation is less positive, saying, 'I don't think we will see him for the rest of the season.' The club is also dealing with other injury concerns, including Colby Donovan's hamstring issue, which will keep him out of the upcoming match. On a positive note, the Green Brigade, Celtic's ultras group, will be returning to Celtic Park after a five-month ban, providing a boost to the team's support. As the season enters its final stretch, O'Neill acknowledged that the title race is still uncertain, with Hearts currently leading the pack.