CELTA VIGO NEWS

Mihailo Ristic - Returns to team training Ristic (thigh) has begun team training with the team Thursday ahead of Sunday's Copa de Rey match against Amorebieta.

Impact Ristic is close to a return to the pitch after missing last match with a thigh injury. As long as everything goes well during training, then the defender will likely return for Sunday's Copa de Rey match. If not, then he will aim Jan 13 trip to Mallorca for a come back.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Handed red card Villar picked up a red card and was sent off in the 87th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Betis for "obviously protesting from his technical area while reviewing a game actio...

Impact Villar did not play Wednesday, however was involved in a shouting match with the referee that resulted in a red card. He is not expected to play as the keeper is the backup to starter Vicente Guaita after Agustin Marchesin was dropped down in the depth chart.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Five crosses in Wednesday's win Mingueza generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Betis.

Impact Mingueza recorded five crosses (three accurate) Wednesday, his eighth match this season with five or more. He also created three chances for the third time this season. He had a decent match defensively too as he won two of his four attempted tackles and made two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Scores late winner Wednesday Swedberg scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Betis.

Impact Swedberg scored the match-winning goal Wednesday, an unassisted strike in the 96th minute to win the match 2-1. It marked his second goal of the season, a decent return given he has totaled just 71 minutes in seven bench appearances this season. He played his most minutes (23) Wednesday and totaled two shots (one on target), one clearance and two tackles.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Starts 2024 with goal Aspas scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Betis.

Impact After a rough first half of the campaign with just one goal in 17 matches, Aspas found the back of the net in his first game of 2024 as he scored a penalty in the 16th minute. He finished the match with four shots (one on target), three chances created, five crosses (two accurate) and six corners. He has consistently produced shots, chances created and crosses all season, so if the goals can continue to come he could once again be a high-end fantasy option.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes once in win Guaita registered two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Betis.

Impact Guaita conceded one goal Wednesday, an Aitor Ruibal strike in the sixth minute which took the 1-0 lead. He also made two saves in the match, bringing him up to 29 in nine starts this season. Next up he faces a slightly easier matchup next Saturday at Mallorca, a side which has scored just 17 goals in 19 league matches.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jailson - Completes Celta switch Jailson has completed a move to Celta Vigo from Palmeiras, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Jailson spent the 2023 season with the Brazilian Serie A champions, Palmeiras, but he has experience playing in Europe due to a previous stint at Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig. Jailson is a defensive midfielder who should boost the team's depth in midfield, an area where they're lacking players.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC loses director of football operations to Spain After less than two years with the Black & Gold, Marco Antonio Garcés is leaving to join Celta Vigo of La Liga as its new sporting director

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Director Of Football Operations Marco Antonio Garcés Departs Club For Position With La Liga's Celta Vigo  | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC announced today that Director of Football Operations Marco Antonio Garcés will depart the Club to join Spain’s Celta Vigo of La Liga as...

DECEMBER 26, 2023 • LAFC.COM

Iago Aspas - Set to return from ban Aspas has completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to face Real Betis on Jan. 3.

Impact Despite being sent off with a straight red against Granada on Dec. 16, the speedy winger was given just a one-game ban, meaning he should be eligible -- and quite likely in the starting lineup -- to face Real Betis once the league campaign resumes on Jan. 3. Aspas has four yellow cards to his name, too, so another yellow will result in another one-game suspension for him.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Provides assist in loss Manu Sanchez assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Villarreal. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Sanchez notched his third assist of the season in the 57th minute as he helped set up Jorgen Strand Larsen for their second goal of the match. The left-back came off the bench at halftime and registered six crosses delivered, the second most in a game this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores in loss Larsen scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Larsen notched his seventh goal of the season in the 57th minute as he reduced the deficit to one. The striker has been in good form recently as he's scored four goals over the past six games.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Scores in loss Tasos Douvikas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Douvikas notched his third goal of the season in the 52nd minute to reduce the deficit. The forward appeared in the starting XI for only the third time this year; perhaps this performance could earn him more playing time going forward.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes three in defeat Guaita recorded five saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Villarreal.

Impact Guaita struggled after back-to-back clean sheets, conceding three against Villareal. He was beaten twice in the first half before conceding a penalty in the second half. The goalkeeper was under constant pressure all game as he made the second most saves in any game this season. Next, he'll face off against Real Betis, a team that has scored 19 goals in 17 games.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Undergoing examination Ristic suffered a thigh injury during Wednesday's clash with Villarreal, Celta Vigo announced.

Impact Ristic suffered an issue with his femoral biceps and will now undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury. He will have an extra week to recover before a Jan. 3 clash with Betis, but it's highly unlikely he will return there. A more realistic target could be a Jan. 13 trip to Mallorca.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Hamstring injury confirmed Starfelt (hamstring) suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday's clash with Villarreal, Celta Vigo announced.

Impact Starfelt will undergo testing during the winter break to determine the extent of the injury. It's not clear how serious the problem might be, but the defender will likely be a doubt for a Jan. 3 clash with Betis. Carlos Dominguez replaced Starfelt on Wednesday. Starfelt could even be sidelined until the end of January if the injury proves to be more than a very minor strain.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Picks up issue Starfelt was forced off with an apparent injury during the second half of Wednesday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Starfelt was clearly struggling heading into halftime and after being examined he was deemed unfit to come back out for the second half. The defender will now have two weeks to recover before a Jan. 3 clash with Betis after the winter break. Carlos Dominguez came on to replace Starfelt on Wednesday.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Secures clean sheet in win Guaita recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 66th minute.

Impact Guaita notched his third clean sheet of the season while making two saves in the contest. The goalkeeper has been in really good form recently as he's secured three clean sheets over the past four games. Next, he'll face off against Villareal, a team with 23 goals in 17 games.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores in win Larsen scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 22nd minute.

Impact Larsen notched his sixth goal of the season in the 20th minute of the match, which ended up being the only goal of the contest. The striker bounced back after a disappointing performance in the last match where he failed to register a shot.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Sent off late Aspas was shown a red card in the second half of Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Aspas was shown a straight red card in the 80th minute, forcing Celta to finish the match with ten men. The forward will be suspended mid week action at Villarreal.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Starting versus Granada Dominguez (calf) is in the XI to face Granada on Saturday.

Impact Dominguez will make a rare start after shaking off a minor calf problem. He has gotten the nod just three times so far, tallying three tackles (all won), five interceptions, and 12 clearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Makes squad to face Granada Dominguez (calf) is in the squad to face Granada on Saturday.

Impact The presence of Dominguez in the squad is not entirely surprising, as his injury was always deemed as a minor one, and he had already begun training with the group earlier this week. However, Dominguez has spent most of the season as a bench alternative and will likely remain in that role Saturday against Granada. He has started just three times all season long.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dominguez - Begins group training Dominguez (calf) began group training on Thursday ahead of Saturday's match against Granada.

Impact Dominguez had picked up a calf injury while training last week, keeping him out of their previous match against Rayo, but may be an option for Saturday's match after training with the group on Thursday. If he does end up being an option, he will most likely end up on the bench, having only started three times all season while going as an unused substitute on the bench every other match this campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Eight clearances in clean sheet Starfelt kept a clean sheet and generated three tackles (three won), eight clearances and two interceptions in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Starfelt helped his team keep a clean sheet Monday, the second one in the past three matches. He contributed eight clearances for the fourth time in his past seven matches (five total on the season) and won all three of his attempted tackles, intercepted two passes and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Four crosses and clean sheet Manu Sanchez registered four crosses (one accurate), one corner and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Sanchez recorded four crosses in Monday's draw, his sixth match this season with four or more. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet for the second time in the last three matches, contributing one tackle, one interception and two clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE