The Real Oviedo squad faces a series of definitive squad adjustments under technical direction as manager Guillermo Almada finalizes player availability ahead of upcoming competitive fixtures. According to reports from club announcements and regional coverage, management continues addressing outgoing roster movements alongside immediate matchday preparations at El Requexón.
Ahead of a fixture at the Carlos Tartiere, the club released a 22-player matchday squad featuring several notable inclusions and absences. According to team disclosures, four first-team players missed the cutoff due to distinct physical setbacks and international duty obligations. Brandon Domingues, Nacho Vidal, and Ovie Ejaria remained sidelined from group dynamics due to various physical issues. Meanwhile, defender David Carmo missed selection following an expulsion in the previous matchday, coupled with an ongoing national team concentration with the Angola national football team for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Conversely, squad depth saw reinforcement with the return of Kwasi Sibo and Luka Ilic, both of whom recovered from injuries that kept them out of a prior fixture against Sevilla FC. Veterans Fede Viñas and Santi Cazorla also returned to the matchday fold after serving respective suspensions, alongside youth academy product Pablo Agudín, who continues training within the senior setup. The confirmed 22-player list for the fixture comprises Moldovan, Aarón Escandell, Bailly, Rahim, Costas, Reina, Sibo, Ilyas, Santi Cazorla, Viñas, Hassan, Colombatto, Dani Calvo, Oier Luengo, Brekalo, Álex Forés, Dendoncker, Ilic, Rondón, Lucas Ahijado, Javi López, and Agudín.
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Beyond immediate matchday squad lists, club management continues working on ongoing transfer activity. Reports indicate that pending the official finalization of a transfer sending winger Hassan to Celtic, club executives must navigate additional exits to streamline the squad roster.
La Liga officials also confirmed scheduling details for upcoming matchweeks in the Spanish top flight. Fixtures announced by the league include a mid-winter league encounter pairing Real Oviedo against Real Betis, scheduled for Saturday, January 10, with kickoff set for 14:00 local time at the Carlos Tartiere.
