CELTA VIGO NEWS

Carles Perez - Dealing with hip injury Perez was not called up for Saturday's 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid with a hip injury.

Impact Perez has been dealing with different injuries to open up the season that saw him play just three matches this season, two of them coming as starts. Luca de la Torre remains the preferred option in the midfield for Celta Vigo.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Undergoes surgery Aidoo underwent successful surgery Friday on his Achilles as he is set for a few months out.

Impact With surgery, Aidoo could see a lengthy recovery time as his status to return before the season ends remains to be determined. He had started four of the six matches played this season. This means that Unai Nunez, Carlos Dominguez and Carl Starfelt will take most of the heavy work at center back moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes three as sub Guaita recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guaita entered the match in the 25th minute, as a replacement for keeper, Ivan Villar, who picked up a red card. Things were out to a rough start for Guaita, who appearing for the first time this season, entered the game to face a penalty kick, followed by a shorthanded situation for the rest of the match. After conceding on the penalty, Guaita bounced back with a save in the 43rd minute. However, his side lost hope in the second half, with a goal against in the 64th minute and another in the 70th, from which they could not recover.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Sent off against Madrid Villar was sent off in the 26th minute of Saturday's match after receiving a straight red card.

Impact Villar made a crucial mistake in Saturday's match, receiving the double whammy of being sent off and conceding a penalty in the same play. The goalie will not miss at least Celta's next match against Girona and could be facing a three-match suspension if the red card was deemed violent conduct. Vicente Guaita replaced Villar after the red card and will most likely hold his starting role in net while he is suspended.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Not an option on Saturday Cervi (thigh) is out for Saturday's matchup against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cervi will be missing another match after being left out of the team sheet for Saturday's match. He has now missed the past six games and will eye a return next week after making the squad list for this match.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Makes squad for Saturday Cervi (thigh) is in the squad for Saturday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cervi suffered a ruptured thigh tendon in late August, but he's finally able to return to action after a prolonged recovery, and be could be an option off the bench against Los Colchoneros.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Set for extended absence Aidoo suffered an Achilles injury and is expected to be sidelined for several months, Rafa Valero of MARCA reports.

Impact Celta didn't provide a timetable for the defender's return, but this injury can keep a player on the sidelines for four to six months easily, meaning there's a strong chance Aidoo might not play again until the final stages of the 2023-24 campaign. Aidoo suffered the injury while on international duty with Ghana.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Leaves match against Mexico Aidoo was forced to sub off during the 28th minute of Saturday's 2-0 International friendly match loss against Mexico with an injury. He is set to return to Spain, where further te...

Impact Aidoo hopes that his injury is not too serious as he had just begun to be a favorite to start at center back for the team, making two starts in the last three matches for Celta Vigo. In six appearances this season, the defender has totaled 27 clearances and eight tackles (three won).

OCTOBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Lands on scoresheet De la Torre assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Getafe.

Impact De la Torre got an assist Sunday for his second of the season. He already matched his total from last season in just eight matches. The midfielder has also been able to keep a starting role in the lineup during his second season with Celta, totaling two assists, eight chances created, eight tackles (three won) and five clearances thus far.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - On scoresheet Bamba scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Bamba has now scored and assisted in the last two matches for his first of the season. He's started all nine matches for the team, totaling 15 shots (eight on target), 20 crosses (seven accurate) and 13 chances created.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Nets goal Larsen scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Getafe.

Impact Larsen got his third goal of the season and second in four matches during Sunday's draw. He's logged in 15 shots (six on target) in the last six matches, while also starting all nine games to open up the season.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - No saves in draw Villar recorded no saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Villar allowed two goals after leaving the pitch Sunday with no saves for the first time this season. He's allowed nine goals in the last five games, making 17 saves in that span. The keeper will welcome a visit from Atletico Madrid for the next game on Oct 21, who have scored 13 goals in the last five contests.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Las Palmas rallies late to beat Celta Vigo 2-1 in Spanish league

Las Palmas has scored two late goals to come from behind and beat Celta Vigo 2-1 for its second win of the season in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manuel Sanchez - Registers four crosses Manu Sanchez had four crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Monday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Sanchez had another effective game on the flank for Celta, notching four crosses and three tackles won in the loss. It was the defender's return to play after being benched for the past three matches. He only seems to hold a rotational role this season, appearing only five times in eight matches, after being a normal sight in the starting XI last campaign.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bamba - First goal contribution in La Liga Bamba assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 loss to Las Palmas.

Impact Bamba earned an assist in Monday's match after finding Tasos Douvikas in the 67th minute for the opening goal of the match. This was the midfielder's first goal contribution since joining his new club two months ago. He is yet to miss a start this season and seems to be an important part of Celta's tactics this season.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Nets opening goal Tasos Douvikas scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Las Palmas.

Impact Douvikas scored the opening goal in Monday's match after finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to break the 0-0 tie. It was the Greek forward's second goal of the season and his second in the last three matches. He earned his first start of the year in this contest, as he starts to earn more minutes after transferring right before deadline day.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Allows two in loss Villar made four saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 loss against Las Palmas.

Impact Villar looked to have secured a for sure clean sheet going into the 80th minute before allowing two goals in the final minutes of the match to not only lose his clean sheet but also lose the match for Celta. However, neither of the goals were really his fault as he almost saved the penalty kick that resulted in the first goal and was left helpless by his defense on the game-winner after an attacker made a run threw the box unmarked. The 26-year-old is yet to register a clean sheet this campiagn but will look to pick up his first in Sunday's contest against Getafe.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Returns to pitch Thursday Carles Perez registered one shot (zero on goal) in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 76th minute.

Impact After missing the past five matches with a groin injury, Perez returned to the pitch Thursday. He was subbed into the match in the 56th minute for Jorgen Strand Larsen and did not do much except for take one off-target shot and pick up his first yellow card of the season. Still, it's a good sign to see him back healthy after a six-week absence.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Struggles again Thursday Aspas recorded one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52...

Impact Aspas recorded just one off-target shot Thursday, his fewest in a match this season. He has now gone seven consecutive matches this season without a goal, and 18 total including last season. He will look to break the long drought Monday at Las Palmas, a side which has conceded just six goals in seven league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Three crosses in draw Mingueza registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Mingueza recorded three crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's draw and has now recorded at least three in every match this season. He failed to create a chance for the first time this season though as the attack struggled all match. While he has yet to record an assist this season, they are undoubtedly coming given his consistent creation.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Villar - Eight saves in draw Villar recorded eight saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Villar had his best outing of the season Thursday as he made eight saves, more than double his previous season high. He was forced to play with 10 men following Luca de la Torre's red card in the 68th minute and conceded shortly after in the 73rd minute. He faces an easier matchup Monday at Las Palmas, a side which has scored just two goals in seven league matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Sent off Thursday De la Torre picked up a second yellow card in the 68th minute against Deportivo Alaves on Thursday leading to his dismissal.

Impact De la Torre will now face a one-match ban versus Las Palmas on Monday due to his red card. The midfielder has started six straight matches for the club, recording one assist, five shots (one on target) and four crosses (one accurate) in his previous five tilts. Carles Perez could see his first start of the season with de la Torre unavailable.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski, Cancelo lead Barcelona to 3-2 comeback win over Celta with 3 goals in final 10 minutes

Robert Lewandowski scored two late goals before João Cancelo snatched the 89th-minute winner to lead Barcelona to a 3-2 comeback win over Celta Vigo at home in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Luca De la Torre - Assists opener in loss de la Torre assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Barcelona.

Impact de la Torre recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday as he set up Jorgen Strand Larsen's goal in the 19th minute to take the 1-0 lead. It was the only chance he created in the match to go with one tackle, one clearance and one blocked shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE