Five alternatives for the final

unai nunez, Hugo Mallo and two or three more? That’s a big doubt in the defensive line Celtic awaits a visit to Valencia on May 14, a match that, after the defeat by Getafe, received the designation of final because it is the first in which Celta can confirm its durability through a virtual means. Beige Aidoo or Javi Galán, sanctioned, Carvalhal must change at least half of the defense, and the candidates are Tapia (absent in Madrid for personal reasons), Cervi, Kevin and Carlos Domínguez. Fernando Medrano, Celta B’s most used left back, who has already made his debut with the first team, could also get his chance. Mingueza, for his part, if fired, could be in the bedroom. To put the puzzle together, one of the first things Carvalhal has to decide is whether to bring back a five-man defense, after Getafe’s failed attempt, or keep the 4-4-2.

WITH DEFENSE FOUR

Hugo and Cervi on the wings and Tapia and Unai in the centers

The first alternative would be to put Tapia in Aidoo’s place, as Carvalhal did in Madrid, and take Cervi at left back in a back four, as happened in the second half at Getafe. In this idea, Hugo Mallo and Unai would repeat in their usual place.

Medrano on the left and Carlos at center back

The natural solution to the loss of Javi Galán is Fernando Medrano, who grew up in that position at Atlético de Madrid and who made an important step forward in his second year at Vigo. Likewise, for the center of defense, the natural relegation alternative for the Ghanaian is Carlos Domínguez, whom Carvalhal considers a left center back. But Unai could change the profile and leave the man from Vigo in his most natural side.

Hugo Mallo, central; kevin, side

The captain started as a central defender in Getafe, although Carvalhal immediately broke through the back five. If Hugo Mallo is Unai Núñez’s teammate in the center of defense, Kevin Vázquez would have a chance to collect his third start in a row. Solari could also operate on the wing. Carvalhal has already used it as a double side.

WITH A DEFENSE OF FIVE

Hugo Mallo and Tapia center, Kevin and Cervi on the wings

Given the current scenario, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to think that Celta can come out with a five-man defense against Valencia. In this case, the central trio could be Hugo Mallo, Tapia and Unai, leaving the bands for Kevin and Cervi. In Getafe, the initial idea was to play 5-3-2, but an early penalty goal changed everything.

Same idea, but with Carlos Domínguez and Medrano

Carlos and Medrano would also fit into the idea of ​​five defenders. Both also have experience in this defensive defensive favorite of Claudio Giráldez. In this scenario, Unai could play in the middle and leave the left profile for Vigo.

ALTERNATIVE

Mingueza’s recovery is awaited

Carvalhal expects Mingueza to start training with the squad immediately after missing ten games with a double injury. In order for the Catalan to be available at least for a while, two things must happen: he gets a medical release and he is in a position to participate in the competition. His injury ended up being much more painful than expected.