JOSEPH AIDOO NEWS

Plays in pre-season friendly Aidoo (Achilles) played off the bench in Celta's 1-0 win over Gil Vicente in a pre-season friendly on July 26.

Impact The central defender underwent Achilles surgery in late October and missed the rest of the campaign, but he was able to log some minutes in this pre-season friendly, setting up the stage for him to be an option on defense by the time the campaign starts on Aug. 16 against Alaves. Aidoo was limited to just six appearances (four starts) in 2023/24.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Finally training again Aidoo (Achilles) was included in individual training, his club announced Monday.

Impact Aidoo could be set for a return before the end of the season, as he is now training individually following his Achilles surgery that took place in late October. However, he will need to get into team training before thinking about that return. With that said, he will hope for a return to team training soon, possibly being an option for the final two games of the campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out on crutches Aidoo (Achilles) was seen out at the training facility on crutches after undergoing surgery in October.

Impact It has been a month since Aidoo underwent Achilles surgery and is walking around on crutches and an air cast. He is expected to begin rehab once the swelling goes down, with a timeline of his return still about 4-5 months away.

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

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

Returns in friendly Aidoo (thigh) is in the starting XI for Celta's friendly clash with SL Benfica.

Impact Aidoo finished the season on the sideline with a thigh injury but is now back for the second friendly of pre-season. The center back was a major part of the starting XI in 2022-23 and finds his way straight back into the first team in pre-season.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers muscle tear in thigh Aidoo has been diagnosed with a grade one fibrillar tear in his left thigh and is set to miss the season finale on Sunday against Barcelona.

Impact Aidoo will end the season injured after suffering a muscle tear on May 28 against Cadiz. He had started in all 35 appearances this year, recording three goals and 142 clearances, which is the fifth most in the league. His three goals were also his career-high, failing to score in his previous three campaigns. The defender will likely remain the starting center back for the 2023/24 campaign while returning to his fifth year with the team.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for weekend Aidoo has picked up a hamstring injury that will make him a doubt for Sunday's season finale against Barcelona, Rafa Valero of Marca reports.

Impact Aidoo has been a regular in central defense for Celta this season, keeping nine clean sheets in 35 La Liga appearances (all starts). But he has picked up a hamstring injury that puts him in question for next weekend's season finale, which could leave Renato Tapia or Oscar Mingueza as his possible replacements alongside Unai Nunez against Barcelona.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in mix Saturday Aidoo has served his one-match suspension and will be available against Athletic on Saturday.

Impact Considering Aidoo has started all 32 of his appearances for the club, and was an unused substitute just three times, he figures to be a lock to reclaim his spot on the pitch versus Athletic. In his prior five matches, the central defender recorded one goal on two shots (one on target), 14 clearances and five tackles (four won).

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Wednesday Aidoo was shown two yellow cards during Wednesday's clash with Getafe and will serve a one-match suspension for a Sunday clash with Valencia.

Impact Aidoo picked up a second yellow card late in the second half and was sent off. The center-back has started every single Liga match before this suspension and will now be sidelined for Sunday's clash with Valencia. Renato Tapia filled in at center-back against Elche and could get the spot start alongside Unai Nunez on Sunday.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner versus Elche Aidoo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and kept a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 victory versus Elche.

Impact Aidoo scored the winning goal Wednesday, a 90th minute header assisted by a Franco Cervi off a corner. It was one of two shots he took in the match. He also helped his team keep a clean sheet two as he contributed two won tackles and five clearances in his 90 minutes of action.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Aidoo is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's clash with Elche.

Impact Aidoo was forced to sit out the last match with an undisclosed injury, but is back and starting at center back for Celta. He is averaging about four clearances a game after totaling 20 in the last five contests.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On team sheet for Wednesday Aidoo (undisclosed) is on the squad sheet for Wednesday's match versus Elche.

Impact Aidoo had to miss last match with an undisclosed injury, but is back and healthy for Wednesday. He is expected to start alongside Unai Nunez at center back, where he has totaled a goal and 48 clearances in the last 10 games.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Aidoo (undisclosed) has returned to team training with Celta, the club announced Monday.

Impact Aidoo missed Saturday's defeat against Real Madrid with an injury, the first minutes he was not available to play in this season. Renato Tapia replaced him in central defense for the match but Aidoo can hope to return to fitness and be in the squad to face Elche on Wednesday.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Real Madrid game Aidoo will not be available for Saturday's clash against Real Madrid due to an injury, according to Marca.

Impact Aidoo has played almost every minute of Celta's La Liga campaign in central defense, keeping eight clean sheets across 29 starts thus far, but he will be out for the Madrid match this weekend with an injury. With Oscar Mingueza (thigh) still out as well, midfielder Renato Tapia could replace Aidoo in the XI alongside Unai Nunez at center-back for the game.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records five clearances Aidoo generated one tackle (one won), five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Celta Vigo maintained a clean sheet during each of the team's three games from Feb. 26 to March 11. Aidoo averaged 7.0 clearances across the dates. Despite his rate decreasing against Rayo Vallecano, he still logged a better clearance tally than all of his teammates did Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Seven clearances on day Aidoo generated one tackle (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Aidoo kept himself busy Sunday, helping deliver the clean sheet against Valladolid. He ups his average clearances a match to four after logging in 26 in the last five games.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins all four tackles Aidoo generated four tackles (four won) and four clearances in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4th minute.

Impact Aidoo won 100% of the tackles made for the third time this season in another brilliant performance in the back Sunday. In total, he has won 65% of his tackles attempted while also averaging four clearances a match on top of that. However, he will need to watch out with the fouling as he is just one yellow card away from a one-match suspension.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Betis Aidoo scored a goal and made six clearances in Saturday's 4-3 victory against Real Betis. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Aidoo headed in the eventual game winner on Saturday, his second goal of this campaign after not having scored in any of his three previous La Liga seasons with Celta.

FEBRUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Aidoo made seven clearances and one interception in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Athletic Club.

Impact Aidoo was solid in central defense Sunday as he kept his sixth clean sheet of the season in La Liga.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ghana without its top 2 goalkeepers for World Cup

Ghana has had to leave its top two goalkeepers out of its World Cup squad because of injury

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven clearances against Rayo Aidoo had two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Thursday's 0-0 tie versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Aidoo led Celta to a clean sheet with his upstanding performance in the back on Thursday. His consistency this season has led him to be pivotal player for the team. In the last five matches, the 27-year-old has totaled 17 clearances. This ups his average per contest to 3.1.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Getafe Aidoo scored a goal and created a chance in Monday's 1-1 draw against Getafe. He also made a clearance, four interceptions and won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Aidoo headed in an 89th-minute equalizer Monday with his first ever La Liga goal. He has played every minute so far of Celta's league campaign, keeping three clean sheets in central defense.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late goal keeps Celta from losing again in Spanish league

Ghanaian defender Joseph Aidoo has scored an 89th-minute equalizer for Celta Vigo to draw with Getafe 1-1

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS