Couhaib Driouech was unveiled as a new Celta Vigo player on Monday, a day after the club's B team suffered a 1-2 defeat to Castellón at Balaídos. The sky-blue club, sitting 17th in La Liga with just one point from a possible nine, is looking to improve its performance after a difficult start to the season.
What did Driouech say at his presentation?
The 24-year-old Moroccan winger expressed his confidence in establishing himself as a footballer in Vigo. Driouech stated he felt at full fitness after overcoming a minor injury and highlighted his offensive qualities. "I am a dangerous player, very direct and with good one-on-one skills," the footballer declared during his presentation event.
Football director Marco Garcés explained the reasoning behind signing the player, noting he brings characteristics the team needs in the final third. Driouech, who played last season for PSV, recorded nine goals and eight assists. His arrival aims to add dribbling and chance creation to a team that has scored only one goal in its first three league games, according to verified data.
How did the Celta Fortuna defeat unfold?
The Celtic subsidiary lost 1-2 to Castellón at the Balaídos stadium last Sunday, in a match corresponding to the third round of the Liga Hypermotion. The visiting team clearly dominated the first half, scoring through Fran Castillo in the 9th minute. Pablo Santiago extended the lead after the break, while Óscar Marcos netted the only goal for Celta B in the 79th minute.
Castellón manager Pablo Hernández expressed satisfaction with the seven points earned from three matches. Hernández acknowledged his team suffered in the final stretch against the push from the subsidiary. "We had the match under control until the 60th minute," said the coach, who also praised the brave character of the Galician side.
What is the situation of the first team?
Celta Vigo faces a delicate situation in the standings after three matchdays. The team has only one point and a record of one goal scored and four conceded. They are eight points behind leaders Barcelona and need to react quickly. The next opportunity comes on Thursday, September 3rd against Real Sociedad, a rival currently in thirteenth place.
The squad is also dealing with the absence of striker Borja Iglesias, who is currently sidelined through injury. Fans can check the squad status and upcoming fixtures on our injuries page and fixtures calendar. The team must quickly find the attacking effectiveness that has been missing at the start of the competition.
What is expected from Driouech in attack?
The arrival of Couhaib Driouech is intended to bring a new spark to Celta's forward line. The player describes himself as offensive and versatile, capable of playing on both wings. During his presentation, he emphasized his desire to improve and gain consistency in his game under manager Claudio Giráldez.
His initial adaptation has been positive, according to his own words. Driouech mentioned feeling very good with the club's facilities and showed excitement about making his debut soon. His signing is one of the keys for Celta to climb the standings and move away from the relegation places. The team travels to San Sebastián to face Real Sociedad this coming Thursday.
