The converted defender, who played his last game as an inside player, will take on a more attacking position against Barça. And according to the coach, the one from Santa Perpetua de Moguda has striker qualities
If there is one player who has developed the most in the RC Celta squad, it is Óscar Mingueza, a defender who will play as a striker. He will do it this Saturday in the game against FC Barcelona those directed by Rafa Benítez Receive Xavi’s men in Balaídos. Both teams are hungry for victory after failing to win in their last appearances.
The surprise of Mingueza’s new position It was a gradual process and not all at once. He started the current season as a right-back, but in training he showed the ability to play a little further forward. For this reason, the Madrid coach began using him as a central defender from matchday three. But his development did not end there.
Óscar Mingueza and his transformation from defender to striker at Celta
From the game against Real Madrid on August 25th to September 16th, the Catalan played as a right central defender. He then appeared again as a winger in the next 4 games. Against Atlético he appeared very close to the pivot as a midfielder, although he felt very uncomfortable and the team’s result reflected this (3-0).
Mingueza returned to the inside position and remained there for eight games. He then switched boundaries with the side in the same area. But in the duel against Osasuna, the 24-year-old footballer looked significantly more advanced than a winger. The strange thing is that he performed much better as a midfielder on a wing, which is why Benítez will use him there again.
Celta lineup against Barcelona with Mingueza as a winger
Although this is not the official line-up that Celtiña’s coaching staff have announced, as there are still several days left until the game, this is probably what it would look like on Saturday. Vicente Guaita will continue to save on goal. The trio of defenders will consist of Unai Núñez, Renato Tapia and Carlos Domínguez. There would be a slight change on the sides with the return of Manu Sánchez, especially on the left.
Manquillo will continue to occupy the position in the right lane. The midfield duo will consist of Jailson and Fran Beltrán. On the attacking left side there would be the big news, Iago Aspas, who showed in the last game that he is still important for Celta. On the other side was Óscar Mingueza and finally the goal scorer Strand Larsen was at the center of the attack.