Celta Vigo aim to unlock their attack this Monday at the Coliseum against a Getafe side that is also struggling to score. The sky-blue team faces its fifth La Liga match with a worrying offensive record of just one goal scored, matching their worst start from the 2016/17 season.
Celta's only goal this campaign was scored by Iago Aspas at Balaídos. Away from home, Claudio Giráldez's team has yet to find the net, although they have kept two clean sheets on the road at Mestalla and Anoeta. This situation leaves them in a precarious 17th place in the standings, with only 2 points from four games (0 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses).
How can Celta Vigo improve their attack?
The main question for Claudio Giráldez is the forward line. The return of Borja Iglesias from injury offers an option, but the manager is unsure about his fitness for a full 90 minutes. If he plays, he could partner with Iago Aspas and Hugo Álvarez. In midfield, Miguel Román and Moriba are set to start, while the injury to Aleix Febas reduces creativity.
The underlying issue is a lack of verticality and finishing against deep-lying defences, a pattern often employed by José Bordalás's Getafe. Celta has scored only one goal and conceded four, for a -3 goal difference. They currently trail league leaders Barcelona by ten points.
What changes has Getafe made?
The home team is not in great attacking form either. In three matches, they have scored just once, through Enes Ünal, with four shots on target from 22 attempts. Bordalás has acknowledged squad issues. "I agree with the president that the squad has been left very short," said the Getafe manager. The winter signings, striker Iván Azón and midfielder Nemanja Gudelj, are in the squad, though the latter will compete with Francho for a spot.
Getafe's attack will rely on Enes Ünal and Martín Satriano. In defence, the absences of Christantus Uche and Juanmi Jiménez are significant, while Mario Martín and Andrés García have recovered. Abdel Abqar is a doubt.
Could Sebastián Cáceres make his debut?
A potential novelty in Celta's defence is Uruguayan Sebastián Cáceres. The recent signing from América has only completed two training sessions with his new teammates, but his debut is a real possibility. If he plays, he would face his compatriota Satriano and form the central defence alongside Marcos Alonso and Javi Rodríguez.
The last meeting between the two at the Coliseum, seven months ago, ended goalless. Getafe goalkeeper David Soria had little to do that day, making just one save. Celta's next fixture is at home against Málaga on September 13th, a direct clash against the bottom side. All information on the squad and injuries is available on our site.
