Pablo Durán
CEL
CF
Poacher
May 25, 2001 (25)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
Celta VigoBack 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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