Julian Araujo sends message as Celtic return looms, Benjamin Nygren and Daizen Maeda react
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Credit: Imago Wed 8 April 2026 18:15, UK Julian Araujo has reached out to Celtic fans on social media as he continues his recovery from a quad injury before a possible return to action.Araujo has been sidelined for close to a month after suffering a quad sprain in Celtic’s cup win over Rangers on penalties.The Bournemouth loanee has been a revelation for the Hoops since his arrival, filling in well for the injured Alistair Johnston.His own injury woes have left Martin O’Neill with a right-back conundrum, as youngster Colby Donovan is forced to step up while they try to stay in the Premiership title race.Celtic’s injuries are piling up as the business end of the campaign approaches, but Araujo could be back fit soon enough to help push them towards glory ahead of Hearts and Rangers. 🚨 Celtic Injury Update 🚨 Get the latest from the Lennoxtown treatment table, including injury updates, scan results and return dates for the first-team squad. VISIT THE CELTIC INJURY HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Julian Araujo shows his affection for Celtic with new postAraujo became an instant fan favourite at Parkhead for his tenacious performances, with his crowning moment so far coming in the closing stages of their away clash with Kilmarnock.The Mexico international popped up with his first goal for the club in the 97th minute to fire Celtic to a 3-2 win at Rugby Park in February, and jumped into the away section to celebrate wildly.Minutes787′Successful pass %88.2%Successful dribble %60%Touches in opposition box per 902.06Defensive contributions per 906.4Dribbled past per 900.46Araujo’s 2025-26 Premiership statsHe has continued to maintain a close relationship with Hoops supporters online since being sidelined with numerous Instagram posts of him in their colours.Araujo took to the site on Tuesday evening to share a series of images, which included his celebration against Kilmarnock, alongside the caption: “The paths of life.”His post was liked by Benjamin Nygren, Daizen Maeda, Sebastian Tounekti and Dane Murray, with Bournemouth star Evanilson commenting numerous fire emojis.When is Araujo expected to be back fit for Celtic?Celtic fans flocked in their hundreds to urge Araujo to return to action as quickly as possible in the replies of his new post.Sources have told Football Insider that Bournemouth are open to selling Araujo this summer, so Celtic could have a genuine chance of signing him, especially given his clear affection for the club.Hoops boss O’Neill has remained coy over his fitness status, but recently insisted that he is doing “fine” in recovery and expects him to be back playing before the end of the season.