Celtic are not treating Julian Araujo’s injury like a season-ending problem despite the noise outside the club telling a very different story.
We told yesterday how Julian Araujo’s Celtic season looked all but over after he was ruled out for up to eight weeks with an injury.
However, it appears there has been a clear shift in how his injury is being framed by Celtic as club insiders don’t believe the outside noise surrounding Araujo’s injury could be season ending.
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Celtic still planning for Julian Araujo return despite injury concern
Celtic remain hopeful Julian Araujo can return before the end of the season. That detail alone shifts the entire conversation around his absence.
The Scottish Sun reports that ‘Hoops chiefs expect more news soon, but hope Araujo will be able to feature in some post-split games and a potential Cup final on May 23.’
This is not language used when a player is effectively ruled out. It reflects a controlled reaction from Celtic where recovery is being tracked with a clear objective.
Celtic are not ignoring the injury. They are managing it with the expectation that it could still influence the final weeks.
External timeline around Celtic defender tells a very different story
That internal position stands in direct contrast to claims that a report suggested his season could be over. That framing creates a very different expectation around his involvement.
What hasn’t helped the situation is the Celtic defender’s cryptic social media posts where Araujo has been teasing that a potential return to the club may not be as far off as some people are saying.
However, the same update pointed to how the injury timeline was described as significant. That naturally feeds the idea that a return is unlikely.
This is where the disconnect becomes clear. Celtic are working toward a possible contribution, where other reports are suggesting the door to a Celtic return is closed.
Celtic’s stance does not guarantee a return. It does make it clear they are not planning as if the season is finished for him.
That distinction matters at this stage of the campaign. It keeps an option alive that others in the media have already removed.
The outcome will be decided by recovery, not media narrative. For now, Celtic’s position remains firm and unchanged.
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