Probable lineups for Elche vs Celta: Anselmi and Giraldez's doubts, according to the press

Elche and Celta de Vigo face each other today, at 14:00 hours at the Martínez Valero, in a key match for both teams after the international break. The sports press points to several changes in the starting XI of Martín Anselmi and Claudio Giráldez, especially due to the absences and the return of some players.

Possible Elche lineup

Elche C.F.

Probable XI (4-3-3): Dituro; Rubén Sánchez, Bigas, Víctor Chust, Roy Revivo; Gonzalo Villar, Lemar, Morcillo; Tete Morente, Fernando Niño and Germán Valera.

The main absence for the Elche side will be Fede Redondo, suspended after his sending off against Espanyol. Pedro Bigas starts with options to take his place, although Javi Morcillo has also left good impressions and could be an alternative in defense.

Lucas Cepeda is one of the main doubts in the starting XI, after returning on Friday from his commitments with Chile. The limited time training with his teammates could lead Anselmi to hold him back initially.

On the positive side, Buba Sangaré is again available after overcoming his muscle issues, while Kevin Lomónaco could make his debut in an official squad. Yago Santiago remains sidelined with an injury.

Possible Celta de Vigo lineup

R.C. Celta de Vigo

Probable XI (3-4-3): Radu; Javi Rodríguez, Yoel Lago, Marcos Alonso; Álvaro Núñez, Ilaix Moriba, Aleix Febas, Javi Galán; Ferran Jutglà, Borja Iglesias and Hugo Álvarez.

Claudio Giráldez will have to reorganize his defense due to the absences of Carl Starfelt and Miguel Román, as well as Jones El-Abdellaoui. The return of Sebastián Cáceres expands his options, although his place in the starting XI is not guaranteed.

In midfield, Aleix Febas looks set to partner Ilaix Moriba, while Álvaro Núñez could take the right flank. Both will return to the Martínez Valero after their spell at Elche.

The big piece of news for Celta fans is the return of Iago Aspas, who has been cleared medically. However, after his muscle injury, the most likely scenario is that he starts from the bench.

Up front, Borja Iglesias and Ferran Jutglà appear among the main options to start the match, although Giráldez has different attacking alternatives.