# Celta Vigo player injuries and international call-ups

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/celta-vigo-player-injuries-and-international-call-ups
> Updated: 2026-09-22T03:30:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Celta Vigo players are involved in various medical and international developments. Forward Jones El-Abdellaoui is scheduled for surgery after a foreign object was detected in his left knee, though a recovery timeline remains undetermined.

In international news, several Celta players have been called up for the FIFA international window. Williot Swedberg joined the Swedish national team to replace Gustaf Nilsson for Nations League fixtures. Additionally, defender Carl Starfelt joined the Swedish squad despite sustaining a head and eye injury during training with Celta Vigo, stating the injury has healed sufficiently for him to participate.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Carl Starfelt joins Sweden squad after training injury

Swedish defender Carl Starfelt has joined the national team following a head injury sustained during training with Celta Vigo.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carl-starfelt-joins-sweden-squad-after-training-injury

### 2026-09-21: Celta player Jones El-Abdellaoui to undergo knee surgery

Celta attacker Jones El-Abdellaoui faces surgery for a knee issue, while Williot Swedberg has been called up to the Swedish national team.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celta-player-jones-el-abdellaoui-to-undergo-knee-surgery

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