Vecino makes Celta squad just three days after signing
The Uruguayan midfielder is immediately included in Giráldez's 24-man squad for Friday's clash with Osasuna, while several key players miss out.
Barely time to unpack his suitcase and Matías Vecino is already set for his first taste of action with Celta Vigo.
Instant integration
The Uruguayan midfielder, who only put pen to paper three days ago, has been fast-tracked into Claudio Giráldez’s plans with immediate effect. Vecino features in the 24-man squad announced for Friday’s home fixture against Osasuna, showing just how quickly the gaffer wants to integrate his new signing.
It’s a proper baptism of fire for the former Lazio man, who’ll be hoping to make an instant impact at Balaídos and get the home faithful onside right from the off.
Notable absentees
While Vecino prepares for potential debut, several players find themselves watching from the stands:
- Álvaro Núñez misses out due to ongoing pubalgia issues
- Hugo Sotelo, Joseph Aidoo and Franco Cervi are all absent through technical decision
These omissions might raise a few eyebrows, particularly Cervi who’s usually a regular fixture in the Celta setup. Seems Giráldez is having a proper reshuffle of his pack.
Returning faces
It’s not all doom and gloom on the squad front though, with some welcome returns:
- Ristic is back after recovering from the flu that kept him out of the Getafe trip
- Academy product Fer López makes the cut and is in line for his first Balaídos appearance since rejoining the first-team fold
López’s potential homecoming should give the Celta faithful something to cheer about, as the local lad returns to play in front of his own supporters.
The Friday night clash represents a crucial opportunity for Celta to climb the table, with their new Uruguayan engine potentially ready to fire them forward.