He Villarrealwith many casualties, and the Celta Vigonothing Iago Aspasis measured this Wednesday at The ceramic in their last meeting before the Christmas break, and they do it with the common goal of achieving a victory that will allow them to eat their nougat in peace, as they both fall into the fight for survival.
The three coaching changes have not yet found the key for Villarreal fly in this campaign and the Castellón people are gradually getting closer to the relegation places. The group of Marcelino Garcia Toral It is fourteenth but has 16 points, just three more than its rivals, who are currently second last and aging in line for the relegation places.
A local victory would give the groguet team some fresh air before the break and could turn the Celtic in a very muddy place where it is difficult to get out. On the other hand, if the Galician team wins The ceramic He was somewhat relieved even though his peace of mind was the concern of the locals.
He Villarreal He came to the appointment deeply moved by the losses. Between injuries and doubts, the Asturian coach still has up to nine players. Until the last moment you never know if you can count Baena, Comesaña and Gerard Moreno. They were safely discharged due to physical problems. Denis Suárez, Yeremy Pino, Juan Foyth, Francis Coquelin, Mateo Gabbia and Éttienne Capoue due to suspension.
If not Iago Aspaswho will serve a one-match suspension for his dismissal against pomegranatehe Celtic will look for success this Wednesday in the field of Villarreal allowing them to close the year out of the relegation places.
Raid the Ceramic StadiumHowever, it will be a huge challenge for a team that has not picked up two League wins since last March – victory in Bleeding he is new Ray and residence in front of spanish-, even the Celtic travel to Vila-Real in his best moment after four days unbeaten.
A team led improvement Rafael Benitez was supported by its defensive solidity, which was heavily influenced by the performance of Renato Tapia in the core as in the security of Vicente Guaita in goal – the light blues have conceded just one goal in their last four league games.
Both will once again be starters against Villarreal, which the celestials will chase across the table in the event of a win. Benítez prepares only two changes, one forced by the loss of Aspas, who will be replaced by the Greek Tasos Douvikas.
The other novelty, in principle, is the return of the Swede Carl Starfeltwho could not play against Granada due to fever, in the middle of the defense, despite the fact that the youth squad Carlos Dominguez He keeps asking for more continuity with great performances.
Possible lineups:
Villarreal: Jorgensen; Adrià Altimira, Raúl Albiol, Aïssa Mandi, Alfonso Pedraza; Akomach, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesaña or Ramón Terrats, Baena or Manu Trigueros; Morales, Alex Sorloth.
Celta Vigo: Guaita; Kevin Vázquez, Unai Núñez, Starfelt or Carlos Domínguez, Ristic; Bamba, Tapia, Doctor, Cervi; Larsen, Douvikas.
Referee: Soto Grado (Rioja school).
stadium: The ceramic
Time: 21.30
Source: La Verdad
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