Marcos Alonso
CEL
CB
Back Line Anchor
Dec 28, 1990 (35)
Left
6'2"
185 lb
Celta VigoDecent defensively
Alonso registered two tackles (two won), nine clearances and two interceptions in Thursday's 0-0 draw versus Real Sociedad. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.
Analysis: Alonso was all over in the defense as he earned his team a clean sheet, recording two tackles won, two interceptions and nine clearances. This would go along with a second straight match completing 75 passes, proving to see decent work on the ball. With two clean sheets already this season, the defender could be a decent center-back pickup.
Available going forward
Alonso is back in contention for upcoming games after serving his one-game ban against Athletic.
Analysis: Alonso will likely regain his place in the initial lineup at the expense of Abdoulaye Faye, who made a rare start while the veteran was suspended. Before being sent off in the second La Liga week, Alonso was very active with totals of 163 accurate passes, 10 clearances and six interceptions over 141 minutes of play. He'll have a good chance to increase those numbers, though lacking offensive upside in his current center-back position.
Sent off in loss
Alonso received a red card in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Osasuna.
Analysis: Alonso committed a foul that earned him a straight red card after VAR review and complicated a match that his team was leading up to that point. The defender will consequently miss the third La Liga week against Athletic through suspension, so his next chance to play will come on Sept. 3 versus Real Sociedad. Yoel Lago, Carl Starfelt and Javi Rodriguez should form the back three while Alonso serves his ban.
Signs new deal with Celta
Alonso has agreed a new two-year contract with Celta Vigo, the club announced.
Analysis: Alonso's new deal keeps him at Celta Vigo through two more seasons as the club prepares for a second consecutive campaign in the UEFA Europa League. Since joining, he has become an important figure in Claudio Giraldez's system, valued for his versatility, his powerful shot, and his ability to anchor the defense as a senior leader both on and off the pitch. In his two seasons with Celta, Marcos has already made 76 official appearances and scored five goals. Furthermore, last season he was the outfield player with the most playing time in a team that is known for its rotation, accumulating 3,759 minutes across 43 official matches, statistics that reflect the confidence placed in a player who consistently delivers strong performances and character. Now in the latter stages of a long career that has included spells at some of Europe's biggest clubs, Alonso extends his run in Vigo with a squad aiming to build on back to back European qualifications.
Clears ban
Alonso has cleared his suspension and is an option moving forward.
Analysis: Alonso is no longer banned after an accumulation of yellow cards, set to play the final few matches of the season. The veteran defender is likely to return to the backline and give his club a bit more stability in the defense, starting in 27 of his 28 appearances this campaign while recording eight clean sheets.
Will miss one game
Alonso will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
Analysis: Alonso picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga play and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Elche. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the back line this season for the celeste, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Carlos Dominguez as the likely option to replace him for that clash.
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