Top-flight European club risk home games being postponed due to FUNGUS leaving pitch ‘practically unplayable’

CELTA VIGO could be forced to call off their LaLiga season opener – after a FUNGUS has ruined their pitch. The Spanish side, who handed Altay Bayindir an escape route from Manchester United last week, are scheduled to get their campaign underway with a clash against Osasuna on Sunday. Celta Vigo’s season opener against Osasuna is in jeopardy Credit: Celta Vigo FC The pitch at the Estadio Abanca Balaidos has been ravaged by a fungus Credit: Getty But the playing surface at the Estadio Abanca Balaidos has been ravaged by a fungus. Celta Vigo have contacted LaLiga and Osasuna to raise concerns about the condition of the pitch, which has been described as “practically unplayable”. Sign up for the Football newsletter Thank you! And with the showdown just a matter of days away, there are fears that there is not enough time to treat the turf. LaLiga technicians jetted into Vigo this morning to inspect the pitch and decide whether the contest needs to be postponed. A report is set to be sent to the Spanish top-flight’s chiefs before the final call is made. But Osasuna do not want their season to be thrown into disarray before it begins. They are pushing for the encounter to go ahead as planned despite their rivals’ worries. Celta Vigo are fearing the fungus issue will also cause problems in the coming weeks. Most read in Sport SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET UP TO £100 BONUS Altay Bayindir could be forced to wait for his Celta Vigo debut Credit: Getty They are in line to host Athletic Bilbao in another domestic game on August 30. And their second team, Celta Fortuna, are on course to hold home matches at the Estadio Abanca Balaidos. Postponing the season opener will result in Bayindir having to wait for his debut. The Turkish shot-stopper, 28, was allowed to leave United on loan following Karl Darlow’s arrival at Old Trafford. Former Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is on Celta Vigo’s books Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Play Dream Team this season! £100,000 in prize money up for grabs in 2026/27 Free to enter Play in Mini Leagues against your mates £60,000 jackpot for the overall winner £1,000 prize for winning Gameweek 1 PLAY DREAM TEAM NOW! And Celta Vigo fought off competition from other admirers who were prepared to agree a permanent deal. Former Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is among Bayindir’s new team-mates. Comment now