Pablo Durán
CEL
Center Forward
Poacher
May 25, 2001 (25)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
Cleared to return
Duran (calf) is back in training and has received medical clearance to be available going forward, the club announced Tuesday.
Analysis: Duran could be an option to face Celtic on Thursday in the UEFA Europa League, and he should also be in the mix for minutes when Celta take on Betis on Sunday in LaLiga. The striker had been sidelined for over a week due to muscular discomfort and has been a rotation option in Celta's attack. He has two goals in seven appearances (four starts) while being left on the bench in two other matches.
Remains sidelined against Alaves
Duran (calf) remains unavailable for Sunday's La Liga clash against Alaves as he continues recovering from muscular discomfort, according to the club.
Analysis: Duran is set to miss his second consecutive match after developing a calf problem that ruled him out of Thursday's Europa League clash against Juventus. The forward has contributed two goals across six La Liga appearances this season, including three starts, establishing himself as a regular option in coach Claudio Giraldez's attacking rotation. His continued absence reduces Celta Vigo's offensive depth, potentially creating additional opportunities for Hugo Gonzalez, while Ferran Jutgla and Iago Aspas remain alternative options in the attacking third. The severity of Duran's injury remains unclear, with no definitive timeline established for his return to training or competitive action.
Sidelined by muscular discomfort
Duran (calf) has been ruled out of Thursday's Europa League clash against Juventus after developing muscular discomfort in his calf, according to the club.
Analysis: Duran was left out of Celta Vigo's squad against Juventus after experiencing calf discomfort, with no timeline established for his return. The forward has scored two goals across six La Liga appearances this season, including three starts, establishing himself as a regular option in manager Claudio Giraldez's attacking rotation. His absence reduces Celta's offensive depth, potentially opening up additional playing opportunities for Hugo Gonzalez, while Ferran Jutgla and Iago Aspas remain alternative attacking options.
Nets brace
Duran scored two goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Racing Santander.
Analysis: Duran was welcomed to the field from the bench, playing 45 minutes in the win. This wouldn't hold him back from finding the back of the net, earning a goal in the 78th minute and 92nd minute for a brace. This is the forward's first two goals of the season, coming after five appearances (two starts).
Back on bench
Duran (shoulder) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Valencia.
Analysis: Duran missed the entirety of preseason after undergoing surgery for a ligament injury in his left shoulder suffered in May, but his inclusion among the substitutes signals he has cleared the recovery process in time for the start of the season. He is not expected to be a guaranteed starter given Celta Vigo's tendency to rotate the front line, though a route back into regular minutes looks realistic if he shows sharpness in his opportunities off the bench.
Available for season debut
Duran (shoulder) is in the squad for Saturday's match against Valencia.
Analysis: Duran spent most of the preseason recovering from the shoulder injury that he sustained in May, but he's been deemed ready to play Sunday and has been added to the squad. He's expected to be an option off the bench, however, and that should limit his fantasy appeal for the time being.
Progressing in shoulder recovery
Duran is progressing in his recovery from left shoulder surgery, undergoing individual work with an estimated three month recovery timeline following the May 27 procedure, according to the club.
Analysis: Duran underwent surgery for a left shoulder instability issue after suffering the injury during a game earlier this year, closing the book on a season in which he contributed five goals and two assists across 39 appearances in all competitions. His three months recovery timeline puts his availability for the start of the 2026/27 season in some doubt, and Celta will continue to monitor his progress through individual work as preseason gets underway.
Shoulder surgery successful
Duran has undergone successful surgery on his left shoulder at the Fremap Hospital in Vigo, according to the club.
Analysis: Duran had suffered a ligament injury in his left shoulder during a match earlier in the season, and the surgical intervention confirms he will not return to action before the campaign concludes. The Celta forward ends the season with five goals, two assists, 47 shots and 13 chances created across 39 appearances (21 starts) in all competitions, having been a productive contributor throughout the campaign before the shoulder issue required surgical attention. The club will now focus on his rehabilitation ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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