Ghana defender Joseph Aidoo continued his encouraging return to form as he played the full 90 minutes in Celta Vigo’s 2-0 victory over Puerto de Vega in the Copa del Rey first round on Thursday night.
The centre-back was retained by manager Claudio Giráldez for the second consecutive match, the first time he has started back-to-back games this season, and his presence has coincided with a positive turnaround for the team. Celta followed up their first La Liga win of the season, a thrilling 3-2 victory over Osasuna, with another confident performance in the cup competition.
Aidoo’s return to the starting lineup represents a major boost to his confidence after a difficult spell last season. The Ghanaian international managed just 162 minutes for Celta Vigo before spending the second half of the campaign on loan at Real Valladolid, where he played 582 minutes as the club was relegated.
The 30-year-old underwent Achilles tendon surgery in October 2023, which sidelined him for over eight months and disrupted his form and rhythm. However, his recent performances suggest he is gradually returning to full fitness and regaining the trust of his manager.
Aidoo remains hopeful of reclaiming his spot in the Black Stars setup ahead of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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