Giraldez Cautious as Celta Faces Albacete
Claudio Giráldez, the coach of Celta Vigo, is approaching a critical match against Albacete with caution. He emphasizes the importance of being fully prepared as the team aims to remain competitive across three tournaments.
Match Preview: Celta Vigo vs. Albacete
The upcoming showdown is anticipated to be highly competitive. Giráldez expects a tight elimination round and is preparing his squad accordingly.
Celta Vigo’s Squad Updates
Celta Vigo faces several challenges ahead of the match. Key players unavailable include:
- Marcos Alonso – out with a knock
- Radu – recovering from illness
- Sergio Carreira – undergoing treatment for a viral infection
- Bryan Zaragoza – also feeling unwell
- Fran Beltrán – resting to recuperate
In their absence, Celta includes Javi Rueda, who has past experience with Albacete from the previous season. Additionally, young players Marcos González, Óscar Marcos, and Hugo González will join the squad. Franco Cervi has made the cut as well.
However, Aidoo, Pablo Durán, and Carlos Domínguez will not participate due to injuries, further testing the depth of the Celta roster.
Albacete’s Challenge
On the other side, Albacete aims to create an upset against Celta. Manager Alberto González believes in the potential for his team to qualify despite their recent loss to Málaga.
González remains optimistic, stating, “We believe it’s possible, and we will strive for it, although we recognize the challenge posed by our opponents.”
Notably, Albacete will be without two injured players, Higino and Pepe Sánchez, which could impact their chances.
This match promises to be intense, as both teams seek success despite the limitations they face.
