Celta Vigo Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Ionut Radu - Thumb strain confirmed Radu (thumb) is dealing with a sprained thumb, Celta Vigo announced.

Impact Radu could be in doubt for Thursday's trip to Zagreb after suffering a sprained thumb. The exact extent of the injury is unclear, but the goalkeeper isn't expected to miss an extended spell. Ivan Villar projects as the starter if Radu can't go Thursday.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bryan Zaragoza - Registers most crosses Zaragoza registered two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-1 win over Levante.

Impact Zaragoza registered the most crosses in the game, created five chances and also made a tackle. He has featured in 10 games, starting only five times and is yet to record his first goal contribution of the campaign despite creating six chances and registering 16 shots.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Carreira Vilarino - Sets up opener Carreira assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Levante. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Carreira assisted the opener by Oscar Mingueza in the 40th minute. Carreira recorded 56 passes and also made two interceptions, one tackle and one clearance. He has accumulated 10 clearances, six interceptions and five tackles in the last four games and this was his first goal contribution of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Scores and assists on Sunday Mingueza scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Levante.

Impact Mingueza netted the opener in the 40th minute with a stunning shot and then set up Miguel Roman's winner in the 91st minute. Mingueza recorded 47 passes and also made two clearances and an interception. He has now contributed to three goals in three games.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Lets in one Radu had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Levante.

Impact Radu recorded a clearance and also made 11 passes. He has started all games and has now accumulated 14 saves and nine clearances across the last four games. Next, he takes on defending champions Barcelona in the league, who have netted six times in the past four games.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Clears suspension Starfelt is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Starfelt has served his suspension following his two yellows against Real Sociedad and is set to return in the next contest. The defender is an undisputed starter when available for the Celeste and is expected to return to the starting squad.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jones El-Abdellaoui - Missing from team sheet El-Abdellaoui (illness) is out for Sunday's match against Osasuna.

Impact El-Abdellaoui was expected to be an option Sunday after missing out midweek but is still not with the club, left off the team sheet completely. He will now look ahead to next week's match for a return, likely earn a bench spot if fit, as he has only started in one of his three appearances while going unsed eight times.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yoel Lago - Returns Sunday Lago (leg) is on the bench for Sunday's match agaisnt Osasuna.

Impact Lago is avalable as expected Sunday, with the defender fit for a bench selection Sunday. He has mainly held a rotational role this season, starting four times while going unused five times, seeing starts here and there but part of the regular rotation of the defense the club maintains.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yoel Lago - Available against Osasuna Lago (leg) is back available for Sunday's clash against Osasuna, coach Claudio Giraldez said in the press conference.

Impact Lago missed the last three games across all competitions due to a leg injury he has fully recovered from since he is back available for Sunday's clash against Osasuna. The defender was mainly a bench option for the Celeste this season, therefore his return shouldn't impact much the starting XI.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Jones El-Abdellaoui - Available to face Osasuna El-Abdellaoui (illness) has received medical clearance to return to play and will be available to face Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact El-Abdellaoui missed the Europa League match vs. Nice the last time out, but the midfielder will be able to return quickly. That said, he's a bench option in most games and has made just one start in 2025/26, so his return shouldn't have a lot of fantasy impact.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Returns off bench Cervi came off the bench during the second half of Thursday's 2-1 win over Nice.

Impact Cervi has been sidelined with a hand injury and was back in training earlier in the week. The midfielder is now back available, after making his season debut. It's unlikely Cervi plays a big role moving forward as he's more likely than not going to be an end of the bench option.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Left on bench Ristic (hamstring) went unused on the bench during Thursday's clash with Nice.

Impact Ristic was cleared earlier in the week to return to the squad for Thursday's clash, but went unused. The defender has been a rotational option for most of the season, and wasn't rushed back into the starting XI after missing five matches in a row. Ristic's next chance to get on the pitch is a Sunday trip to Osasuna.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailo Ristic - Cleared for Thursday Ristic (hamstring) has been cleared for Thursday's match against Nice, according to his club.

Impact Ristic is back in the fold after time out with a hamstring injury, cleared following a five-game absence. This is good news for the club as they gain back reinforcements in the defense. The defender will serve in more of a rotational role in the defense now that he is fit, starting in three of his six appearances on the team sheet between the center of the defense and the left flank.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jones El-Abdellaoui - Suffering from illness El-Abdellaoui is out for the time being due to an illness, according to his club.

Impact EL-Abdellaoui is hitting the sidelines for the time being, as he suffered an illness and will miss time due to the stomach bug. This is a rough development for the forward, as he was already was seeing minimal time and will now see less time while recovering. He will hope for a qucik turnaround, set to miss Thursday's match agains Nice but possibly returning against Osasuna on Sunday.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Duran - Nets lone team goal Duran scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Duran recorded the only goal for Celta Sunday during the draw to Real Sociedad. This was just his second start in four appearances, recording one shot on target, one won tackle and five won aerials in that span.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Makes six saves Radu made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Radu put up a good fight Sunday, allowing just one goal with six saves and one high claim vs Real Sociedad. He is still searching for a clean sheet, allowing 11 goals with 30 saves and four high claims in eight appearances in La Liga.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Discharged from hospital Cervi (hand) has been discharged from the hospital and is an option moving forward, according to his club.

Impact Cervi suffered a hanf contusion around a week ago but is already back in team training, with the midfielder discharged from his injuries Tuesday. This will leave him fit moving forward, likely to take the field next contest. He has yet to make his season debut this season, so he will likely earn a bench spot in his return to action.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Carl Starfelt - Two first half yellows Starfelt was sent off in the 45th minute of Sunday's 1-1 draw to Real Sociedad.

Impact Starfelt would see two first-half yellow cards Sunday, and that would lead to his exit, sent off just ahead of halftime. This will leave him suspended for the next match, missing out against Osasuna on Oct. 26 and returning against Levante on Nov. 2. He has started in their past three games, so this will force a change, with Carlos Dominguez as a likely replacement.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yoel Lago - Suffers leg injury Lago is ruled out for the time being due to a leg injury, the club announced.

Impact Lago suffered a leg injury and is ruled out for the time being to recover. The defender often started in La Liga this season but remains a bench option mainly for the Celeste, therefore his absence doesn't affect the starting XI.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Aidoo - Makes squad list Sunday Aidoo (undisclosed) is back in the squad list for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Aidoo missed all the first stretch of the season due to undiclosed reasons but is now back available and part of the squad list for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad. The defender played a friendly during the break against Ourense to likely build on his fitness and is now deemed fit enough to feature for the Celeste.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Diagnosed with left ankle sprain Swedberg has been diagnosed with a left ankle sprain and will be out for the time being, his club announced Thursday.

Impact Swedberg suffered the injury during international duty with Sweden, and now he'll be forced to miss time with his club as a result. His return to action will depend on the recovery process, though ankle injuries usually translate into at least a couple of weeks out -- even in a best-case scenario.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Franco Cervi - Suffers hand contusion Cervi has picked up a hand injury, according to his club.

Impact Cervi will hit the sidelines for the club this week, with the midfielder struggling due to a hand injury. That said, he is likely to be doubtful for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, needing to get back into training to be an option. There is a chance he could be involved in a limited manner, but if he is, a minor role will be given to him, as he has yet to appear in this campaign.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Williot Swedberg - Suffers ankle injury Swedberg was forced off in the 22nd minute of Tuesday's 6-0 defeat against Poland U21 due to an apparent ankle injury, according to Talangkollen.

Impact Swedberg suffered an apparent ankle injury in Tuesday's clash against Poland U21 and was forced off in the 22nd minute. The winger will be assessed once back in Spain but a potential absence would be a big blow for Celta Vigo as he started the last two games across all competitions and was growing his role in the frontline. If he is sidelined for some time, Bryan Zaragoza will likely see an increased role in the attack for the Celeste.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Oscar Mingueza - Regular figure on flanks Mingueza remains a regular starter on the flanks for Celta Vigo this season, starting five of his seven La Liga appearances so far and creating 10 chances.

Impact Mingueza has started the season like he ended the last one as a regular starter on the flanks. The Spaniard has been effective on set pieces and with his crosses, as he is on pace to break his career highs with 31 crosses and 11 corners already recorded in seven appearances for the Celeste. Mingueza has also created 10 chances in La Liga and could surpass his career record of 49 from 2023 if he keeps the same rate. That said, the fullback has yet to contribute to a goal in the league, having provided one assist in the UEFA Europa League this campaign.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ionut Radu - Allows one in draw Radu made one save and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Radu saw teammate Carl Starfelt sending the ball into his own net and then didn't have much work to do during the rest of the game due to the great performance from the defensive line in front of him. It may not be entirely his fault, but the fact that the goalkeeper is still to keep a clean sheet after eight starts and his team is still to face powerhouses Barcelona and Real Madrid makes him a fantasy pick to be avoided despite a respectable number of saves.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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