The possible alignment of Celta for the start of LaLiga 2021/22

Eduardo Coudet usually plays with the marked cards and the start of LaLiga 2021/22 against Atlético de Madrid, current tournament champion, will not be an exception. In the four preseason games he was showing his idea and it was clear in the last rehearsal against Wolverhampton. El Chacho showed his eleven in Molineux, with the old guard in attack and Aidoo and Fontán as a central pair.

If anything there can be a minimum in the axis of the rear. Néstor Araújo joined the preseason late to play the Gold Cup and had no minutes against the Wolves. In normal conditions it is a fixed for Chacho, but the Argentine coach will have to assess whether he is in the best conditions to enter the eleven. If he does, the main victim could be Fontán, although his great match in England gives him credit, so Aidoo must also keep a sharp eye. Where there are no doubts is on the sides. Mallo will be on the right and Galán, on the left.

The great surprise of the preseason has been the overtaking of Dituro to Rubén Blanco in the race to be the starting goalkeeper. The Argentine arrived, in theory, as a replacement for the youth squad in case of a relapse of his injury. But nevertheless, Coudet gave him the key to the goal from the first minute and will debut this Sunday against Atlético.

The rest of the eleven seems clear. Tapia is indisputable as the only pivot and ahead will be the five magnificent who triumphed last year. Brais, Denis and Nolito will act in the midfield line and Aspas and Mina will be the references in attack. Franco Cervi, this summer's star signing, has lost his pulse with Nolito in the preseason and will have to wait for his chance on the bench.

Possible alignment of Celta for the start of LaLiga

Coudet will bet on his usual 4-1-3-2: Dituro; Mallo, Aidoo, Fontán, Galán; Wall; Brais, Denis, Nolito; Aspas and Mina.