Celta’s Claudio Giráldez will make his debut against FC Barcelona, the last major opponent he has left to face.
Given the surprises that Claudio Giráldez tends to reserve with his team compositions, it is almost impossible to predict whether Williot Swedberg will start this Saturday at Balaídos when they host FC Barcelona. However, it is clear that the qualities of the Swedish player seem perfectly suited to face the championship leaders.
His ability to break away from defenders, look for spaces, as well as his speed and approach to the opponent’s goal, make his chances of being included in the starting lineup very promising. But in the end, the decision comes down to Claudio Giráldez.
To date, Bamba and Swedberg have shared playing time, but with a notable advantage for the former. The Ivorian started seven games, including the last four, accumulating 569 minutes on the pitch. In comparison, Swedberg played 83 fewer minutes, starting five games, including matches against the competition’s two other giants, Real Madrid and Atlético.
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In the last match played at Benito Villamarín, Swedberg, who had recently battled minor injuries, managed to play only eleven minutes but was able to make the difference with a superb assist leading to Douvikas’ goal.
This is his third assist of the season, in addition to having scored two goals himself. Whether he will be the coach’s preferred option remains to be seen, as his technical attributes certainly invite such consideration.
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