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Returns to partial group training Mendez (ankle) has made a partial return to group training, according to the Celta injury report.

Impact Mendez suffered a low-grade ankle sprain in the last match before the international break, but it appears he is healing quickly. A partial return to team training is a good start for a return against Sevilla on Oct. 17. If he can return to full team training sometime during the week he should be good to go Sunday.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ankle sprain confirmed Mendez (ankle) suffered a grade 1-2 lateral ankle sprain, and will be out of training for at least a few days.

Impact Mendez's ankle sprain leaves him in doubt for the other side of the international break, though the club didn't give any official timeline for his return. The hope is he will be able to take on Sevilla on the other side of the break.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Elche Mendez was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against Elche in the 71st minute after suffering an injury. He took a shot and won two of two tackles in the match before being taken off.

Impact Mendez went down with what seemed to be a sprained ankle on Sunday, but he has an extended recovery period thanks to the international break before Celta faces Sevilla on Oct. 17.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal Mendez scored one goal during a 2-0 win Tuesday against Levante.

Impact Mendez recorded his first goal of the 2021-22 La Liga. Despite going scoreless across five previous league appearances, he remained Celta Vigo's most valuable central midfielder. Mendez will try to continue being it among at least six different player options.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes season with goal Mendez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and provided four inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 3-2 loss to Real Betis.

Impact Mendez scored three goals over the final five matches of the season to finish as the third-best scorer on his team in the sixth-best attack in the league. His massive improvement to score nine goals this season after failing to score a single time in the previous campaign is certainly noteworthy, so it'll be worth tracking how Mendez and his teammates progress in future seasons.

MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in win Mendez made four tackles and one interception during Sunday's 2-1 win over Barcelona.

Impact Mendez didn't get forward well Sunday, but he did put together a strong defensive performance for fantasy managers. The midfielder has been on an offensive tear of late, and he has a good chance to return to that to end the season. His final match is a Sunday clash against Betis at home.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Celta Vigo blows away Cadiz 4-0 in La Liga

Celta Vigo has earned its biggest win since June after beating Cadiz 4-0 in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 14, 2020 • Associated Press