One-time Celtic hero Jota is yet to play a full 90 minutes at Stade Rennais, having signed for the French Ligue 1 outfit in the summer transfer window.
This followed the Portuguese forward's well-publicised turbulent time in the Saudi Pro League – where he moved from Parkhead as Celtic's joint-most expensive export at the time.
A firm fan-favourite during his successful tenure under former manager Ange Postecoglou, the 25-year-old was linked with a shock return to Celtic Park in January, however eventually landed in France a few months later.
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Jota has since struggled for game time – his latest appearance arriving last Sunday in a 2-0 league win over Angers, wherein he played 14 minutes as a late second half substitute.
An unused sub during Stade Rennais' previous match – a 1-0 defeat to Nantes – and barely breaking half-an-hour on the pitch in many others, it appears Jota is struggling to break into Jorge Sampaoli's long-term plans.
Jota's longest appearance on the pitch this season was for 80 minutes on the left wing during a 2-0 home defeat to Toulouse on November 10.
The Portuguese's only goal contribution came during a 1-1 draw with Stade Brestois on October 19, when he scored his side's only goal, having featured for just 29 minutes.
