Celta Vigo take 27 footballers for tour in Italy, Germany

IANS

Vigo (Spain), July 31 (IANS) Celta Vigo's Argentine coach Eduardo Berizzo has announced a list of 27 footballer who will travel on Sunday to Italy and then Germany for the pre-season training.

The list on Saturday included Chile internationals Fabian Orellana and Pedro Pablo Hernandez, who recently joined the Spanish club, reports Efe.

The Spanish team will play four friendlies during this tour.

The squad included all players of the first team, except for French striker Claudio Beauvue, who will continue his recovery programme in Vigo.

Five players from Celta Vigo B are also in the list, namely Borja Fernandez, Borja Iglesias, Pape Cheikh, Brais Mendez and goalkeeper Ivan Villar.

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