'It was so unlucky' - Jota speaks after Celtic vs Kilmarnock

It's an important three points... how did you feel the team performed overall?

Well, we knew that they were going to be lower on the pitch and we needed to find ways to break into their defence. We had to be dynamic to do a lot of runs behind them. In the end it was a good result for us so we are all happy.

They made life really difficult, particularly in the first half, but for you it was a return to starting duties and a very important goal at a very important time...

Definitely. I think every goal is important, whether mine or another team-mate's. I think in the end, we could have had many more goals - it was so unlucky, I've never seen this to be honest. But we just need to keep on track, keep developing and working to achieve bigger things.

The attention will turn now from league duties to the cup next weekend. How much are you looking forward to a visit to the national stadium and a semi-final?

Well, it's always an important time of the year for us. We like to play there, last year was my first experience of Hampden. I really like to play over there so we can't to go there and perform to give our fans good football and bring the win.

Read Tony Haggerty's detailed Celtic player ratings from the match here

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