Hugo Álvarez
CEL
Left Winger
Left Wingback
Half-Space Orchestrator
Jul 2, 2003 (23)
Right
5'9"
159 lb
Notches three crosses
Alvarez had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.
Analysis: Alvarez bagged an assist in UEL play midweek but was unable to do the same in Sunday's win, recording a shot, two chances created and three crosses but no goal contribution. He would go on to record his most completed passes in a match this season as well, completing 35 of his 40 attempted.
Records two assist
Alvarez assisted twice to go with one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-0 victory against Racing Santander.
Analysis: Alvarez would link up with Pablo Duran in the final minutes of the match for two assists Saturday, finding him in the 78th and 92nd minutes. This gives the attacker his first two goal contributions of the season, still in search of a goal. However, he has only started in three of his five appearances this season, going unused twice as he tries to earn more time on the pitch.
Cleared to return
Alvarez (ankle) has received medical clearance and is available for the remainder of preseason and the next friendlies. according to the club.
Analysis: Alvarez being cleared from the ankle issue that had limited him to individual work and physiotherapy is a boost for the club, given how valuable he's proven to be. Last season he produced four goals and two assists in 15 league starts, aided by his versatility across left wing-back and attacking roles, and he's now available to resume preseason with the group, including the Wednesday friendly against Academico Viseu.
Dealing with ankle discomfort
Alvarez has been added to the injury report due to ankle discomfort and is training individually, the club announced.
Analysis: Alvarez has been held out of full training to manage right ankle discomfort through individual work and physiotherapy. His versatility, capable of playing left wing-back as well as in attacking positions, made him a valuable piece last season, when he contributed four goals and two assists in 15 league starts. The club hasn't described the issue as anything more serious than discomfort, and no timeline has been given for when he'll rejoin full training, so his status heading into the coming days remains something to monitor.
Records assist
Alvarez assisted once to go with two shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss versus Levante.
Analysis: Alvarez assisted one of the goals for Celta during the loss to Levante. He's scored four goals with two assists in 26 appearances, making 15 starts while also making 23 crosses and creating 24 chances.
Opens scoring in win
Hugo Alvarez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-1 victory over Elche.
Analysis: Hugo Alvarez's first half goal Sunday gave Celta Vigo the early advantage in their 3-1 victory over Elche. The midfielder led the attack with two cross attempts and two corners while also contributing one tackle (one won) to the defensive effort over his 71 minutes of play. Since missing two fixtures with an ankle injury in early April, Hugo Alvarez has scored once and assisted once across his subsequent four appearances (three starts).
Three shots Sunday
Alvarez recorded three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus Villarreal.
Analysis: Alvarez took a season-high three shots in Sunday's loss, putting one on target. He also created one chance and recorded one inaccurate cross on the attack. It marked his first La Liga start this season in attacking midfield -- he generally plays on the forward line or on the outside -- and he was subbed off in the 76th minute for Alvaro Nunez.
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