Matías Vecino
CELUruguay
Right
Aug 24, 1991
34
6'2"
179 lb
CM
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Celta VigoTargeting Athletic Club
Vecino (groin) will not be available for Tuesday's clash against Levante but could return for Sunday's fixture against Athletic Club, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste. "Matias won't be available yet for this match, he's done some things with the group today but it's the first day he's done anything remotely real with us and we're going to wait until the Athletic match."
Analysis: Vecino has been working his way back from an adductor issue and his first session of meaningful work with the group is an encouraging step forward, even if Tuesday comes too soon for him to feature. The experienced midfielder's potential return for Sunday's clash against Athletic Club would be a welcome boost for Celta heading into the final fixtures of the season, with the club managing his comeback carefully to avoid any setbacks.
Yet to resume group training
Vecino (groin) has yet to resume group training and is not expected to be an option for Saturday's game at Atletico Madrid, according to La Voz de Galicia.
Analysis: Vecino resumed training on grass back in late April, but the fact that he's still training away from the group two days before the Atletico clash suggests he won't be fit enough to play Saturday. He's trending in the right direction, but it seems Vecino's next chance to play will come against Levante on Tuesday, May 12.
Suffers adductor injury
Vecino felt a slight pinch in his adductor during Wednesday's training session and is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Villarreal, according to coach Claudio Giraldez, per Mundo Celeste. "Matias noticed a little pinch in the adductor yesterday during training."
Analysis: Vecino's issue adds to a growing list of fitness concerns for Celta Vigo heading into the weekend, with the experienced midfielder's ruled out against the Yellow Submarine after the training setback. Ilaix Moriba is expected to step into the midfield until Vecino returns to full speed for the Celeste.
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