Celta Vigo Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Mihailo Ristic - Makes squad to face Alaves Ristic (thigh) is in the squad list to face Alaves on Saturday.

Impact Ristic was cleared by the medical staff earlier this month, but the defender needed to recover some of his match fitness before being called up to feature in a match. This marks the first time Ristic is available for selection since Feb. 17.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Tapia - Won't travel to face Alaves Tapia (thigh) won't be available for Saturday's match against Alaves, manager Jonatan Giraldez told media during Friday's pre-match press conference.

Impact Tapia has been dealing with a thigh issue that has turned out to be more complicated than expected, and the coaching staff has decided to hold him out of the Alaves match in order to be cautious with the final stage of his recovery process. His next chance to feature will come against Villarreal on May 5.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Carles Perez - Shoots five times in win Carles Perez assisted once to go with five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Las Palmas.

Impact Perez took a season-high five shots and earned his first assist of the year from the only chance he created. This was his first start in five outings and his eye-catching display in the attacking third may earn him more minutes next time out versus Alaves on Saturday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Scores first goal of season Swedberg scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Swedberg made his inaugural start for Celta this season and took his chance by scoring his first goal and putting multiple shots on frame for the first time. This game now makes two appearances in a row with a goal for Swedberg, six matches apart due to an ankle injury.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Anastasios Douvikas - Efficient off the bench Tasos Douvikas scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact Douvikas came on for the last 24 minutes of this one after failing to appear in Celta's last game versus Alaves as he scored with his only shot and assisted from two chances created. He seems likely to remain a rotational player for his side despite this efficient cameo as only five of his 26 appearances have been from the opening whistle.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iago Aspas - Massive day in front of goal Aspas scored two goals and assisted twice from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Aspas created three chances for the third game running as he assisted twice and put all three of his shots on frame on his way to scoring a brace. After only five G/A in his first 17 games, he has 10 G/A in his 12 most recent appearances.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Solid in goal versus Las Palmas Guaita recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Guaita made a trio of stops and allowed one goal as he bounced back from a poor outing last week against Betis. He has now kept a clean sheet or made more saves than goals conceded in five of his last six matches as he will look to continue a solid run of form away to Alaves on Saturday.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Earns yellow-card suspension Larsen took a shot on target, generated one chance and made three tackles in Saturday's 4-1 win over Las Palmas. He also received his fifth yellow card of the season, meaning he'll...

Impact The absence of Larsen will be massive for Celta, as the Denmark international is the team's top scorer with 11 goals across 32 starts. Expect Anastasios Douvikas to start as his replacement against an Alaves side that will be missing their two first-choice center-backs due to suspension. Larsen will be eligible to return for the May 5 matchup at home against Villarreal.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor - Out versus Las Palmas Dotor (pelvis) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash with Las Palmas.

Impact Dotor made the initial squad list but not the final one as he's completing his rehab from a major injury.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor - Potential return against Palmas Dotor (pelvis) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Dotor will get the call to join the squad after missing the last three months with a pelvis injury. He will likely start on the bench, recording four starts in the last eight games, totaling 10 tackles, eight crosses (one accurate) in that span.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Fit for Saturday De la Torre (quadriceps) is on the team sheet for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact De la Torre is set to make his return after missing the last month with a quad injury. He will also be in line for a potential starting role, totaling a start in the last eight games in a row, recording a goal and two assists with 15 tackles and six crosses (zero accurate) in that span.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Not selected Ristic (thigh) was not selected for the match against Las Palmas on Saturday.

Impact Ristic was cleared by the medical staff following his thigh injury. However, he was not chosen to participate Saturday due to a tactical decision. He will look to get a call for April 27 against Alaves, leaving him out for a seventh straight game.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Cleared for Saturday Ristic (thigh) has received the green light and will be an option for Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Ristic will look to make his much anticipated return to the pitch after missing the last two months with a thigh injury. He is set to start on the bench at minimum, recording nine starts in 11 appearances while totaling 37 crosses (six won), 15 tackles (nine won) and 18 clearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis snaps four-game losing streak with 2-1 win over lowly Celta Vigo

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APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Franco Cervi - Assist off bench Cervi assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 2-1 defeat to Betis.

Impact Finally, Cervi has an assist across Celta Vigo's 2023-24 season. It has not been like his 2022-23 campaign, when he recorded four assists, half of them as a substitute. At the very least, now that Cervi is healthy, he is expected to get regular opportunities to improve his output.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jorgen Strand Larsen - Scores goal Larsen scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Friday's 2-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Larsen has logged two goals across his last three appearances. The recent run of form helped him reach 11 goals across Celta Vigo's 2023-24 season, nearly triple the number of times he scored last season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Vicente Guaita - Concedes two goals Guaita registered one save and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-1 defeat against Betis.

Impact Guaita conceded goals to Juan Miranda and Nabil Fekir. Unfortunately for Guaita, his lone save of a Pablo Fornals shot was the goalkeeper's only compensation for his concessions. He will look to redeem himself when Celta Vigo's team hosts Las Palmas on April 20.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Unused in return Swedberg (ankle) went unused off the bench in Friday's 2-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Swedberg made his return to the team sheet as expected Friday but did not see a minute of play, as he was left on the bench throughout the entirety of the match. However, this shouldn't come as a surprise, with the attacker only seeing 10 appearances with zero starts, going unused on 14 different occasions this campaign. The club will be happy to have the depth back, but he will most likely remain in a bench role for the rest of the season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor - Sits out again Dotor (pelvis) was out for Friday's 2-1 loss to Betis.

Impact Dotor was not an option once again, serving yet another match on the sidelines despite the club stating he would be an option this weekend. However, with the player being expected to return a week earlier than initially thought, this shouldn't come as the biggest surprise, with him most likely failing a fitness test ahead of the match, leading to him being left out again. He will now hope to return in the club's next game April 20 against Las Palmas, although he will probably only serve off the bench if chosen for the team sheet.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Out against Betis De La Torre (quadriceps) was out for Friday's match against Betis.

Impact De La Torre was once again left off the team sheet Friday despite the club reporting he would make his return against Betis, most likely missing out due to a failed fitness test ahead of the match. However, with the recent developments, this should leave the midfielder in a prime spot to be healthy by the club's next contest on April 20 against Las Palmas, possibly even getting the start immediately after the extra week of rest and recovery.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Tapia - Heads back to sidelines Tapia will not be an option for Friday's match against Betis after picking up a thigh issue and being left off the squad list.

Impact Tapia appears to have possibly returned too early against Rayo Vallecano in the club's last match despite playing the full 45 after being substituted on at half, as he is now dealing with a thigh issue once again, leaving him out for another tenure on the sidelines. The midfielder is currently training individually, but not much more is known at the moment, with no timetable set in stone, but the player will hope to be ready by the club's next match against Las Palmas on April 20.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Won't play Friday Ristic (thigh) will not be available for Friday's match against Betis, as he is still only training individually and was left off the squad list.

Impact Ristic will continue on the sidelines for a further match, now missing the sixth straight contest due to a tight issue he picked up in mid-February against Barcelona. The defender is still only completing parts of individual training while working through physical therapy, still having yet to get back into team training. He will hope to get back with the team next week, looking for a return against Las Palmas on April 20 or Alaves on April 27.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor Gonzalez - Option to face Betis Dotor (pelvis) is an option for Friday's match against Betis, according to his club.

Impact Dotor is set for a return slightly earlier than most thought, as the club is now expecting him on the team sheet Friday despite not being scheduled to come back until mid-May. The midfielder will most likely only serve off the bench in his return, as before his injury, he was only serving in a rotational role, having started seven times in his 16 starts this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Luca De la Torre - Set for return Friday De la Torre (quadriceps) will be an option for Friday's match against Betis, his club announced Thursday.

Impact De la Torre has been out since around the start of March due to a quadriceps injury he picked up, but it now appears the midfielder is healthy and will be an option Friday. The midfielder will now hope to find the starting XI, as he did start in the club's last eight matches leading up to his injury and has been a regular starter this campaign, starting in 21 of his 26 appearances this season.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Dotor Gonzalez - Back on grass Dotor (pelvis) was viewed training on grass Wednesday.

Impact Dotor is starting the first parts of his rehabilitation on the training pitch Wednesday after receiving surgery due to a sports hernia in late February, as he was viewed on grass. However, the midfielder still most likely remains a good bit away from a return, probably not returning this month and only for the last couple matches of the season, that is if he does return at all this campaign.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

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