Celta Vigo captain Iago Aspas ruled out for Europa League match against Omonia

Celta Vigo will travel to Nicosia without their captain and all-time leading scorer, Iago Aspas, for the opening match of the Europa League League Phase against Omonia, scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, at the GSP Stadium. The 39-year-old forward suffered a quadriceps injury during a recent match. Initial medical assessments suggest a possible muscle fiber tear in his left thigh, which is expected to keep him sidelined until at least October 11, following the upcoming international break.

Meanwhile, Omonia is preparing for the encounter with coach Henning Berg set to address a press conference at 15:30. The Cypriot team’s lineup remains uncertain regarding defender Satka, who sustained a head injury requiring stitches during their recent domestic derby against Apollon. Omonia’s medical staff will evaluate his fitness during the final training session at 'Ilias Poullos' to determine if he can participate in the high-stakes European fixture. Both clubs are focused on securing a positive result in their first match of the European campaign.