Álvaro Núñez's Celta debut on ice as new signing battles pubic injury
The former Elche defender arrived at Balaídos carrying an injury that will delay his first appearance for Celta Vigo, with no timeline set for his recovery.
Celta Vigo’s winter signing Álvaro Núñez faces a frustrating wait for his debut after the club revealed he’s carrying a pubic bone injury from his time at Elche.
Injury Woes Continue
Núñez’s first day at training with his new teammates didn’t exactly go according to plan. Instead of joining the group, the defender was limited to individual work as the club’s medical report confirmed he’s suffering from dynamic pubic osteopathy - a proper pain in the proverbial for any footballer.
This isn’t a new issue for the 25-year-old, who was already sidelined for Elche’s final three league matches before his move to Galicia. Prior to that setback, Núñez had been a fixture in Elche’s starting XI, featuring from the off in 19 consecutive matches and completing 90 minutes in 14 of those appearances.
Friday Night No-Show
The injury means Celta fans will have to wait to see their new man in action, with Friday’s home clash against Osasuna coming too soon. What’s particularly concerning is that the club hasn’t provided any timeline for his recovery - never a good sign when it comes to these tricky pubic injuries that can sometimes drag on for donkey’s ages.
Vecino Ready, Fer López Returns Home
While Núñez watches from the stands, there’s better news elsewhere:
- Matías Vecino could make his Celta debut against Osasuna
- Academy product Fer López is set for his first appearance at Balaídos since returning to the club, having already featured twice in away matches
Eager Despite Setback
Despite the injury blow, Núñez expressed enthusiasm about his move in comments to the club’s official channels: “It was all a bit crazy, I hardly had time to take in the signing. My greatest virtue is tactical intelligence, which is why this system suits me well to play on either side.”
The defender is clearly itching to experience the Balaídos atmosphere, adding that he’s been following Celta for some time and appreciates the strong connection between team and supporters.