CELTA VIGO NEWS

Carlos Dominguez - Picks up hamstring issue Dominguez is in question for Sunday's match against Cadiz after the club announced he is dealing with discomfort in his hamstring.

Impact Dominguez recently picked up an issue after leaving Saturday's match against Barcelona at halftime, having to exit due to discomfort in his hamstring. The defender is still pending further results, so it is unknown how serious the issue is or if he will miss any time. At the moment, he should still be viewed as an option for the Cadiz match, but if he isn't, expect Unai Nunez to get back in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Tears bicep Ristic looks to be heading to the sidelines for an extended period, as the club announced he has suffered a torn bicep.

Impact Ristic is the newest member of Celta to hit the injury report, now expected to miss around the next two months of action after tearing his bicep. This will leave the defender hoping to get back on the field this season amid any setbacks, as he will not return until around the end of April. This will have a decent effect on the club, as he has started in nine contests this season, specifically the team's past three matches, so expect Manu Sanchez to take over Ristic's time while he is out.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Quieted in loss Larsen generated three shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 95th minute.

Impact Larsen failed to create a chance in a game for the first time since late December as he saw his run of consecutive games with a gaol stopped at two. Despite this disappointing performance, he has at lest one shot on target in his last four contests and will look to bounce back against a Cadiz side that has allowed 35 goals in 25 matches.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Impacts both ends Mingueza assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.

Impact Mingueza won two of his three tackles and made two clearances in addition to earning his second assist of the season. He has already created 35 chances in 25 appearances, blowing his previous career-best of 11 out of the water with 13 matches still to go.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Huge production despite loss Aspas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Aspas created four chances as he played in two accurate crosses for the third consecutive match in addition to scoring his fourth goal of the season. He has double-digit goal tallies in each of the past eight years for Celta Vigo and continues to lead the line with solid consistency as he is relied upon to both create and finish chances.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Two saves in defeat Guaita had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Guaita conceded multiple goals for the fifth time in 16 appearances as his two saves are the most stops he has made in his last three contests. Up next is a trip to a Cadiz side that has only scored 15 goals this year, far and away the worst attacking record in the league.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Benitez interview: Xabi Alonso, the England job, and when to take a chance As his Celta Vigo side prepare to welcome Barcelona this weekend, the Spanish manager speaks with The Athletic's Dermot Corrigan

FEBRUARY 17 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Javi Manquillo - Hamstring injury confirmed Manquillo is suffering from fatigue in his right hamstring and will not be an option for Saturday's clash versus Barcelona.

Impact Manquillo is set for another stint on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. He continues to struggle with fitness after recently missing the first five months with a groin injury. Since his loan move from Newcastle, Manquillo has already totaled an assist while getting two starts for Celta Vigo. In his absence, Miguel Rodriguez will likely get the call to start in the right midfield.

FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Available against Barcelona Swedberg (calf) was medically cleared and is available for Saturday's contest against Barcelona, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Swedberg is in line to make his return to the team sheet, ending a three-match absence that occurred due to a calf issue. The club will be happy to gain another option, but his addition back into the team won't change much, as the attacker has only appeared right times all season, all of which were off the bench. He will now most likely get a run on the bench against Barcelona, looking to get a couple minutes on the filed late into the contest to test his legs.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Manquillo - First goal contribution with Celta Manquillo assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Manquillo earned his first goal contribution since making the move to Celta this winter transfer window, finding Jorgen Strand Larsen in the 71st minute for the club's first goal of the match. Manquillo has now started in the last two contests since joining the squad, registering one chance created, four tackles won and five clearances across that span.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Earns assist Aspas assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Getafe.

Impact Aspas only served a mere 35 minutes in Sunday's loss but still managed to provide something on the field, notching an assist in the 85th minute off of a Tadeo Allende goal. This gave Aspas his eighth goal contribution of the season, with his last coming three contests ago against Mallorca. He will now look to get back into the starting XI in the club's next match, as he is normally a regular starter when healthy.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores in consecutive matches Larsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Getafe.

Impact Larsen opened up the scoring for Celta Sunday, netting a goal in the 71st minute off of a Javier Manquillo assist. This gives Larsen his third goal contribution in his past two contests, now having 11 goal contributions on the year after scoring and assisting last week against Osasuna. The forward has yet to miss out on a starting role this season, notching 12 crosses, 18 chances created and 53 shots across his 24 starts.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tadeo Allende - Scores in second match with club Allende scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus Getafe.

Impact Allende earned a goal Sunday despite only appearing as a substitute in the second half, finding the back of the net in the 85th minute off of a Iago Aspas assist. This was only the attacker's second match with his new club, already scoring a goal after only 52 minutes in the field in the La Liga. He has now appeared twice with Celta, notching once chance created, two shots and four crosses during that span.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes three against Getafe Guaita made one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Getafe.

Impact Guaita had a rough day in net Sunday, only facing four shots on goal despite allowing three of those for goals. This is his second straight match only recording one save, however, the last led to a clean sheet instead of a three-goal loss. He will now look ahead to Saturday when he will face Barcelona, hoping to gain some momentum by picking up his fifth clean sheet of the season.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Assists versus Osasuna Jailson assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Osasuna.

Impact Jailson marked his fourth appearance and second instance playing the full 90 minutes for Celta Vigo with an assist and a season-high two tackles won. His assist came from his sole chance created across his four appearances, showing he may be relied on more for his defensive nous than his attacking output.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Scores off the bench Tasos Douvikas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Douvikas has consistently been a primary option for Celta Vigo off the bench, making 19 appearances but only four starts. He has two goals in starts and two off the bench and he has only played more than 30 minutes five times, making it clear that his squad role seems unlikely to change despite his goal in this one.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores and assists in win Larsen scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win against Osasuna. He was injured and subbed out in the 62nd minute.

Impact Larsen has been consistently productive in attack this season and was involved in multiple goals in a single match for the first time against Osasuna. He has created seven chances and taken seven shots across his last five games and continues to be a creator and scorer of goals for his side.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Huge production in win de la Torre scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Osasuna.

Impact de la Torre was extremely efficient in this one, scoring with his only shot and assisting with his only chance created for a teammate. He has at least one shot on target from his midfield position in his last three appearances and is in great form heading into a match against Getafe on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Clean sheet in win Guaita had one save and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win against Osasuna.

Impact Guaita ended a run of five matches without a clean sheet by making one stop to earn his fourth shutout of the year against Osasuna. Up next is a trip to Getafe.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tadeo Allende - Moving to Spain Allende has agreed on a four and a half year deal with Celta Vigo, the team announced.

Impact Allende is set to move to Europe after starting his career in Argentina. With Godoy Cruz, he made a total of 80 appearances in all competitions since 2020, logging in 15 goals and seven assists. The winger averaged about 62 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Sustains calf injury Swedberg suffered a grade 1 tear of the right calf, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Swedberg should be expected to miss 1-2 weeks given the level of his calf injury. As such, a Feb. 17 clash with Barcelona figures to be the forward's next opportunity to play. Having said that, Swedberg has been an unused substitute in six of the club's last eight outings, logging a combined 37 minutes off the bench in his prior two contests.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Tapia - Comes off injured Tapia generated two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Girona. He was injured and subbed out in the 78th minute.

Impact Tapia had to be taken off early with an undisclosed injury. He's been nonstop his previous seven matches, playing in recording 21 clearances, 19 tackles and 12 interceptions in that span.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Five crosses in loss Mingueza generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Girona.

Impact Mingueza recorded five crosses in Sunday's loss, his fourth consecutive match with exactly five. He also recorded a shot on target and a chance created as he moved up into the midfield with his side playing with three at the back for just the second time this season.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Five crosses off bench Ristic generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Girona.

Impact Ristic came off the bench Sunday, making his first appearance of 2024. He made an immediate impact as he recorded a shot on-target and recorded a season-high five crosses (zero accurate) He also took one corner and won one tackle in his 24 minutes of action.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE