HUGO MALLO NEWS

Starting against Cadiz Mallo (forearm) is in Celta's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Mallo has recovered from a forearm injury he suffered in midweek and is back in the XI at right-back on Sunday.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for weekend with injury Mallo is unlikely to be available for Sunday's clash against Cadiz after fracturing his forearm in the midweek draw with Girona, Marca reports Friday.

Impact Mallo played the full 90 minutes against Girona but he crashed into the fence late on in the game and fractured a bone in his forearm, making him a doubt to be able to play this weekend. Oscar Mingueza would likely replace him at right-back to face Cadiz.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Mallo had one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate), two chances created and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Elche.

Impact Mallo had a solid game on both ends of the pitch Wednesday. He created two chances, took one shot (on target) and whipped in three inaccurate crosses on the attack. He played well defensively in the clean sheet too, as he won one tackle, intercepted four passes, made five clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for return Mallo is eligible to return from his one-match ban after being sent off against Mallorca.

Impact Mallorca served a one-match ban during a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid and is now set for a return. The defender should return straight to his role in the starting XI at right-back, as he had for four matches in a row before the suspension.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in defeat Mallo recorded five crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 1-0 loss against Mallorca. He picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 93rd minute.

Impact Mallo had a good game as he made six tackles and four clearances. However, he picked up a yellow card just before the half-time and another one just before the full-time whistle. Hence, he will miss the chance to lead his team against Real Madrid next week.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets first assist of season Mallo assisted once to go with eight crosses (one accurate) in Friday's 2-2 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Mallo finally got his first assist of the season, and it proved to be a big one to help take a point Friday. His assist total has dropped in recent years, totaling just one assist a campaign since 2019. The defender is still providing for the team with both crosses and clearances, averaging 2.8 crosses and 2.3 clearances a match thus far. This follows 16 crosses (four accurate) and 16 clearances in the last five games played.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serves one-match ban Mallo fulfilled his one-game suspension during Celta Vigo's 3-0 win Saturday versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Currently, Mallo is expected to be Celta Vigo's starting right-back next Saturday at Espanyol. With the suspension fulfilled, his presumed availability will demote Kevin back to a substitute role.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To serve one-match ban Mallo recorded seven clearances in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact Mallo was shown his fifth yellow card of the season and will serve a one-match ban Saturday against Rayo Vallecano. If Oscar Mingueza recovers from his injury, he will get the start at right back. However, if he is ruled out then Kevin will be the next player up to start.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Mallo (thigh) no longer appears on his club's injured list during the World Cup break.

Impact Mallo appears to have returned to training in the first week of December, giving him plenty of time to build up his fitness by the Dec. 30 match against Sevilla. He opened the season with 21 tackles in 11 starts before suffering a mid-grade thigh injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers tear in thigh Mallo has suffered a grade I tear of his right thigh and is expected to miss three weeks, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Mallo will be out the rest of the year as this injury takes him into the World Cup break, though he should be fully fit by 2023. Oscar Mingueza could replace Mallo at right-back after replacing him following the initial injury. Though Mingueza hasn't played tremendously well, he might offer a reliable backup at right-back given the need to replace his club's captain in Mallo.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Getafe Mallo was subbed out of Monday's draw against Getafe in the 30th minute after suffering a thigh injury.

Impact Mallo has started in all 11 of Celta's La Liga matches this season, but he had to come off early on Monday with this injury. Oscar Mingueza could replace him at right-back if necessary against Almeria at the weekend.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sends in 10 crosses in loss Mallo created one chance, sent in 10 crosses (two accurate), made two tackles (one won) and one clearance and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 4-1 loss against Real Madrid...

Impact Mallo was one of Celta's few positive nets on the defensive line and that happened for his ability to go up the field and provide support offensively. His 10 crosses were most than he did in any match during the past campaign and the right-back could very well be a fantasy factor if more of these crosses racked up translate into assists.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training in preseason Mallo (knee) is back training with Celta Vigo at the start of the preseason, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Mallo missed the final few months of last season with a bone fracture in his knee that he suffered in late March, but he's ready to begin the preseason fit and healthy.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season with knee injury Mallo has suffered a bone fracture in his knee and expected to miss 2-3 months while he recovers, Celta announced Monday.

Impact Mallo's season is likely over now with this knee injury, and he tallied a goal, an assist and seven clean sheets in 21 La Liga games at right back. Kevin will be the first-choice right back for Celta in his absence.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Mallorca Mallo was shown a red card in the 86th minute of Sunday's victory over Mallorca, following a handball for his second booking of the match. He took a shot, created a chance and made...

Impact Mallo will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Villarreal, but the last few minutes he missed on Sunday were Celta's first La Liga minutes without Mallo on the pitch since Jan. 2. Kevin is most likely to replace him at right back while he's suspended.

MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Active in loss Mallo put four shots off target and created one chance from six crosses (one accurate) during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mallo took a season-high number of shots for a single game but still couldn't help his team to a better result on the road. As his value has still been stable thanks to solid defensive work (five tackles in last two matches), he could still be useful in the next match against Mallorca.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético out of Copa, Sevilla held in Spanish league race

Atlético Madrid has been eliminated 2-0 by Real Sociedad in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores in win Mallo scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Osasuna.

Impact Mallo has scored once and provided one assist over his last three appearances, of which two have ended in victories for his team. With a clean sheet recorded as well, Mallo can be confident in his play against a side that tried to pressure and failed throughout the contest. He'll now face a trip to Sevilla, which remains a tough side but is still without many of their top players due to injury or AFCON.

JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aspas leads Celta to 3-1 win over Espanyol in Liga

Iago Aspas has scored a goal and played a part in two more to lead Celta Vigo to a 3-1 win over Espanyol in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in win Mallo assisted a goal and won one of three tackles in Friday's 3-1 victory against Espanyol. He also made two clearances and four interceptions in the match.

Impact Mallo was back in the starting lineup Friday after missing four games with a hamstring injury he suffered in early November, and he grabbed his first La Liga assist in almost a year. Next up is a clash against third-placed Betis, which have scored 30 goals in 17 matches this season.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Espanyol Mallo (hamstring) will feature in the starting XI versus Espanyol on Friday.

Impact Mallo has been out of action since Nov. 6 versus Barcelona, a stretch of four games on the sidelines due to his hamstring problem. With the defender back on the pitch, he should be capable of offering top-half fantasy value given his ability to rack up crosses from the backline.

DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out up to a month Mallo will miss three-to-four weeks with a hamstring injury suffered over the weekend.

Impact Mallo has been a regular at right-back this season, producing seven shots and 43 crosses in 11 starts. His absence will force Celta to change things up and likely return to Kevin at right-back, who has produced nine crosses in his last 135 minutes played.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brought off with injury Mallo was brought off at half time during Saturday's three-all draw with Barcelona.

Impact Mallo was brought off with an injury at half time, though it's not clear if he aggravated the injury to his back or not. Mallo will be one to watch as he looks to recover over the international break.

NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Mallo (back) is available for Saturday's clash with Barcelona.

Impact Mallo is available Saturday and is in the traveling squad. The defender will likely return straight to the starting XI if he is healthy. If not Kevin will likely replace him in the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back problem Mallo will miss Monday's clash with Rayo Vallecano due to a back injury.

Impact Mallo has started all 10 of his appearances for the club this season in which he recorded 43 crosses (six accurate), five shots (one on target) and 11 chances created. With the left-back out of action, Kevin will replace him in the starting XI, making his first appearance since Aug. 23 versus Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE