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Makes squad despite injury scare Fernandez (undisclosed) has been included in the squad for Saturday's season finale against Sevilla despite having been ruled out earlier in the week after suffering a minor sprain...

Impact Fernandez had been announced as unavailable by coach Claudio Giraldez after being unable to train Thursday, making his inclusion in the matchday squad a positive turnaround for Celta heading into the final fixture of the season. The defender has been a reliable rotation option throughout the campaign and will now have the opportunity to feature in the curtain closer against Sevilla.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Fernandez suffered a minor sprain during training Thursday and has been ruled out of Saturday's season finale against Sevilla, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celest...

Impact Fernandez ends the season with 17 tackles, 12 interceptions and 37 clearances across 17 appearances (12 starts), having been a reliable rotation option for Celta throughout the campaign. The timing of the injury is unfortunate for the defender, who will miss the final fixture of the season after picking up the issue in training with just one game remaining.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Fernandez (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Ferandez is on the bench for Sunday after some slight discomfort left him out midweek, with the defender fit enough for a bench spot. He remains a rotational pick, going unused often while earning starts here and there.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Getafe Fernandez (ankle) is in the squad list and back available for Sunday's clash against Getafe, the club posted.

Impact Fernandez seems to have recovered from his ankle injury suffered against Real Sociedad since he is back in the match squad for Sunday's clash against Getafe. This is great news for the Celeste since he will bring an additional depth option in the backline as he will likely regain his rotational role moving forward.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Not traveling for UEL match Fernandez (ankle) was mentioned in coach Claudio Giraldez's press conference prior to Thursday's Europa League visit to Red Star Belgrade. "We'll see in today's training session, t...

Impact Fernandez is still working on his recovery from an ankle blow that forced him to leave Sunday's match against Real Sociedad, so Javi Rodriguez might get the nod in defense alongside Carl Starfelt and Marcos Alonso. After Thursday's match, Fernandez will be questionable for upcoming league contests but may not be ready for significant playing time.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers ankle injury Fernandez was forced off at the break in Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Real Sociedad due to an ankle injury, coach Claudio Giraldez said in a press conference, according to Mundo Cel...

Impact Fernandez suffered a bad tackle in the first half of Sunday's defeat against Real Sociedad and asked to be substituted at the break due to a swollen ankle. The defender will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury, but a potential absence for the upcoming fixtures would not impact the starting XI since Fernandez was in the starting lineup for the first time since late December.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Plays full game Fernandez registered one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Fernandez recorded 30 passes and also contributed defensively with five clearances, one block and one interception. He has accumulated 12 clearances and six tackles across four games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE