Málaga head to Vigo with two late absences

Málaga CF have already set their plan for this Sunday’s visit to Celta Vigo at Balaídos, for matchday five of LaLiga EA Sports. As MARCA reports, the team completed their final training session at La Rosaleda on Saturday morning before travelling to Vigo.

During the session, Funes ran the technical work and then moved through physical activation, rondos, small-sided games and set-piece drills. But the day ended with a new setback: Aznou and Álex Pastor were unable to train normally due to a gastrointestinal virus. The positive side is that Eneko Jauregi and Adrián Niño were available, giving the coach some welcome relief.

Balaídos with more absences

MARCA also outlines a longer injury-and-availability list. Alongside the late dropouts, Lobete and Aarón Ochoa remain out with long-term injuries. Fernando Calero and Murillo also continue their recovery processes, and Haitam remains sidelined for personal reasons.

Even with those problems, the trip comes with an attacking advantage: Funes can, for the first time this season, count on his three central forwards, adding another option for the team’s attacking plans against Celta.

Travel and kick-off time

Málaga will travel this afternoon to Pontevedra, where they’ll stay overnight before continuing to Vigo. The match against Celta is scheduled for 14:00 at Balaídos, and will be Funes’ first away league trip in the competition, despite the latest absences.