Overview
- Celta disclosed that Carl Starfelt has an L5‑S1 herniated disc and will be reassessed in two to three weeks for a possible surgical decision.
- Williot Swedberg returned to full training and is expected to be available against Elche, pending medical clearance after a calf overload.
- The centre-back has missed seven matches and recently consulted a spine specialist in Madrid after the back pain flared during Sweden duty.
- Matías Vecino has begun on‑field work after a grade‑two adductor injury and is still roughly two weeks from a return.
- Marcos Alonso is suspended for the Elche game and long‑term absentee Miguel Román remains out, with the fixture set for Balaídos.