Valencia v Celta: Iago Aspas a doubt for Mestalla after Achilles issue | OneFootball

Valencia CF face a high-stakes test at Estadio de Mestalla against RC Celta, who travel with doubts over captain Iago Aspas.

According to Superdeporte, the forward has been diagnosed with tendinopathy in the left Achilles tendon, a problem that is not severe but demands caution, so his workload has been reduced and he is training under tailored supervision.

His day-to-day progress will determine whether he features in Mestalla. The club are wary of forcing a difference-maker at such a decisive stage.

The fixture has clear European implications, with Valencia aiming to close in on those places and Celta seeking to consolidate theirs.

Losing Iago Aspas would be a significant blow for the visitors in a demanding setting, yet he has not been ruled out and his involvement depends on the next training sessions.

Matías Vecino continues his recovery, while Miguel Román is not expected back in the short term.

In better news, Ilaix Moriba is available after overcoming patellar tendinopathy in his right knee, adding midfield options for the visitors.

Valencia prepare with these variables in mind, knowing the captain’s presence, or absence, could strongly influence a key contest.

Source: Superdeporte