Villarreal Team News - Soccer

Alassane Diatta - Undergoes hamstring surgery Diatta underwent surgery in Finland on Thursday to repair an injury to his left hamstring, with no timetable established for his return, according to the club.

Impact Diatta faces an extended spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery performed by specialist Lasse Lempainen. Villarreal has not specified the severity of the injury or provided an estimated recovery period, indicating that his return will depend on his rehabilitation progress. The Senegalese player has seen limited competitive involvement recently, featuring for just 15 minutes off the bench during Villarreal's 3-2 Champions League defeat against Borussia Dortmund. His latest setback will prevent him from building on that appearance, as he will now begin his rehabilitation process, with his progress determining when he can resume individual exercises and eventually rejoin team training.

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Gerard Moreno - Set to miss Getafe clash Moreno (muscle) remains ruled out for Sunday's La Liga clash against Getafe as he continues recovering from a muscular injury, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Moreno will be unavailable for a third consecutive match after suffering the injury just 18 minutes into Villarreal's league encounter against Espanyol. The experienced striker was initially withdrawn as a precaution, but his subsequent absence from training and Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that the problem required additional recovery time. His continued absence leaves coach Inigo Perez without an important attacking option, particularly with Ilias Akhomach also sidelined by a muscular injury. Moreno has scored two goals across nine La Liga appearances this season, remaining a valuable presence in Villarreal's attacking rotation despite his recent fitness concerns. Nicolas Pepe could continue benefiting from the additional opportunities in the final third.

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Juan Foyth - Still unavailable against Getafe Foyth (muscle) will remain sidelined for Sunday's La Liga encounter against Getafe as he continues recovering from a muscular problem, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Foyth's absence will extend to another domestic fixture after the Argentine defender was previously forced to miss Villarreal's matches against Espanyol and Paris Saint-Germain. The muscular issue has kept him out of collective training in recent days, and he has yet to receive clearance to resume competitive action. His continued unavailability represents a setback for coach Inigo Perez, who has been without one of his experienced defensive options during a demanding stretch of fixtures. Pau Navarro remains a candidate to partner Renato Veiga in central defense, having benefited from Foyth's absence in the rotation. Sunday's match represents the final opportunity to feature before the November international break, which should allow Foyth additional time to recover ahead of the club's next league encounter.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Remains sidelined against Getafe Akhomach (muscle) remains unavailable for Sunday's La Liga clash against Getafe as he continues recovering from a muscular injury, according to Javi Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Akhomach will miss another league fixture after suffering the injury during Villarreal's 2-1 victory over Valencia. The winger has subsequently been absent against Manacor in the Copa del Rey, Espanyol in La Liga and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, with his recovery taking longer than initially hoped. He was still unable to participate in collective training earlier this week, and his continued absence suggests that he has yet to regain sufficient fitness for competitive action. Akhomach has registered two assists across 10 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this season, primarily providing an attacking option on the right flank. His absence further limits coach Inigo Perez's ability to rotate his attacking options against Getafe, although the upcoming November international break should provide additional recovery time.

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Peter Gulacsi - Concedes six despite six saves Gulacsi registered six saves and allowed six goals in Tuesday's 6-0 loss against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Gulacsi endured a difficult match as Villarreal conceded four goals inside the opening 17 minutes, although he prevented an even heavier defeat with several important saves, notably denying Desire Doue and Achraf Hakimi before halftime. He has recorded 14 saves, conceded 13 goals and kept no clean sheets across three Champions League appearances this season. Gulacsi will look to bounce back when Villarreal host Getafe in La Liga on Sunday, although he continues to face competition from Luiz Junior for the starting role.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unai Emery takes Villa back to Barcelona scene of his epic Champions League loss with PSG

Unai Emery returns to Barcelona this week for the first time in the Champions League since losing an epic game

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Nathan Saliba - Cleared to face PSG Saliba (muscle) is available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain after returning to team training, according to coach Inigo Perez. "Nathan is back with...

Impact Saliba has recovered sufficiently from the muscular injury sustained during Villarreal's Champions League defeat against Liverpool, which forced him to miss the subsequent La Liga encounters against Valencia and Espanyol. The midfielder resumed collective training Monday and has now been cleared to return to competitive action ahead of Tuesday's European fixture. Although his recovery has progressed faster than initially anticipated, his playing time could be managed following his recent absence. His availability provides Villarreal with additional depth in central midfield for a demanding matchup against the reigning European champions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Saliba - Returns to training ahead of PSG clash Saliba (muscle) has returned to Villarreal's team training and could be available for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain after missing the previous two ma...

Impact Saliba is closing in on a return to competitive action after recovering from muscular discomfort sustained during Villarreal's Champions League defeat against Liverpool. The midfielder subsequently missed the La Liga encounters against Valencia and Espanyol, but his participation in Monday's training session represents an encouraging development ahead of Tuesday's European fixture. Unlike several injured teammates, Saliba has resumed collective training and appears to be back in contention for selection. His return would provide coach Inigo Perez with an additional option in central midfield, particularly after recent absences reduced the team's depth in that area.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Not spotted in team training Moreno (muscle) did not participate in Villarreal's team training session Monday and has been ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, according...

Impact Moreno remains sidelined after suffering a muscular injury during Friday's La Liga encounter against Espanyol, when he was forced off just 18 minutes into the match and replaced by Nicolas Pepe. Coach Inigo Perez initially expressed hope that the substitution was precautionary, but the striker's continued absence from training confirms he has not recovered in time for Tuesday's European fixture. The 34-year-old club captain has scored two goals across nine league appearances this season and remains an important attacking option for Villarreal. His absence against PSG further reduces the team's offensive depth, particularly with Ilias Akhomach also unavailable due to a muscular problem. Pepe could consequently receive another opportunity in attack after replacing Moreno against Espanyol.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Still out with muscular injury Foyth (muscle) was absent from Villarreal's team training session Monday and has been ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League encounter against Paris Saint-Germain, according to A...

Impact Foyth will miss a second consecutive match after muscular problems previously forced him out of Friday's La Liga encounter against Espanyol. The Argentine defender has yet to resume collective training, suggesting he still requires additional recovery time before returning to competitive action. His continued absence leaves Villarreal without an experienced option in central defense for Tuesday's European fixture, with Pau Navarro among the candidates to partner Renato Veiga at the heart of the back line. Foyth had been expected to feature regularly before suffering the injury, making his absence a setback for coach Inigo Perez's defensive rotation. The severity of the muscular problem has yet to be clarified, and no definitive timetable has been established for his return.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Ruled out against PSG Akhomach (muscle) did not participate in Villarreal's team training session Monday and has been ruled out for Tuesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain, accordin...

Impact Akhomach remains sidelined by the muscular injury he sustained during the 2-1 victory over Valencia, extending his absence to another European fixture. The winger subsequently missed the Copa del Rey encounter against Manacor and the La Liga clash against Espanyol, and his continued absence from collective training Monday indicates that he has yet to recover sufficiently to return to competitive action. Akhomach has recorded two assists across 10 appearances in La Liga and the Champions League this season, providing Villarreal with an attacking option on the right flank. His absence against PSG further reduces coach Inigo Perez's offensive options, particularly with Gerard Moreno (undisclosed) also unavailable.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Three shots and four crosses in 1-0 loss Mikautadze recorded three shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Mikautadze was unable to help his side score as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Espanyol. The forward returned to the starting lineup having scored off the bench in the last game. So far this season he has scored three La Liga goals and two Champions League goals, providing an assist in each one. This was the fourth time that he has taken at least three shots, and in three of these games he has played the full 90 minutes. This was the first time he has attempted more than two crosses in a game this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Three shots and four crosses in 1-0 loss Pepe generated three shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat to Espanyol.

Impact Pepe was heavily involved in the attack in his return from an eye surgery that kept him out for five games. He came off the bench after 18 minutes for the injured Gerard Moreno. This was his third time this season that he has taken three shots and he has put a shot on target in all but one game, where he was only on the pitch for 11 minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Four shots in 1-0 loss Buchanan had four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two corners in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Espanyol.

Impact Buchanan had four shots, but was unable to find the target with any of them as his side lost 1-0 to Espanyol. The wide player is still yet to score or assist this season, but this is the second game in a row that he has taken four shots without scoring and has only put one of these eight shots on target.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Two saves in 1-0 defeat Gulacsi made two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Espanyol.

Impact Gulacsi made two saves, but was unable to prevent the only goal of the game as his side lost to Espanyol. He has started seven games since joining the side from the Bundesliga. He has only kept one clean sheet this season and in his last six games in the league hasn't conceded more than one goal.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - Suspension served Friday Gueye will be available again after he served a one-match suspension in Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Gueye is available again after he completed his one-match suspension against Espanyol. The Senegalese midfielder has started eight of his 10 La Liga appearances this season with three goals and is expected to reclaim his starting place in midfield going forward.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Exits early with muscular issue Moreno was forced off with an apparent muscle injury in the 18th minute of Friday's match against Espanyol and was replaced by Nicolas Pepe.

Impact Moreno lasted only 18 minutes against Espanyol before a muscular problem forced him off, and Nicolas Pepe replaced him. He faces further checks to establish how serious the issue is, with more clarity expected in the coming days. The 34-year-old striker remains an important figure as club captain and has scored twice in nine league appearances this season. His availability for Tuesday's Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain is now in doubt until he has been examined.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Ruled out with muscle issue Foyth has been ruled out of Friday's clash against Espanyol due to muscular issue, according to Javi Mata of Diario As.

Impact Foyth will miss at least Friday's meeting with Espanyol after experiencing muscular problems, although the severity remains unclear pending further tests. The defender was expected to feature alongside Renato Veiga at the heart of Villarreal's defense, but his absence opens the door for Pau Navarro to step in. Villarreal will have to wait for the medical assessment before determining the extent of his problem and how long he could remain sidelined.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Available from bench Romero (undisclosed) is on the bench for Friday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Romero makes his return after missing the last two games following another injury setback. Sergi Cardona retains the starting role at left-back against Espanyol, and the pair would compete for minutes across domestic and European commitments in the coming weeks.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Appears available against Espanyol Romero (undisclosed) appears available for Friday's La Liga clash against Espanyol after being omitted from Villarreal's latest injury report, according to coach Inigo Perez. "Akho...

Impact Romero missed Saturday's derby against Valencia after suffering another injury setback, having only recently returned from a previous absence. The defender was not among the confirmed absentees in Thursday's injury update, suggesting he could return to contention against Espanyol, although his availability has not been explicitly confirmed. He has started four of his six La Liga appearances this season and could compete with Sergi Cardona for the left-back position if deemed fit enough to feature.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Remains sidelined with muscle injury Akhomach (muscle) has been ruled out for Friday's La Liga clash against Espanyol as he continues recovering from an injury sustained against Valencia, according to coach Inigo Pere...

Impact Akhomach sustained a muscular injury during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valencia and subsequently missed Villarreal's Copa del Rey encounter against Manacor. The winger remains unavailable for Friday's clash against Espanyol, with no definitive timeline established for his recovery. He has recorded two assists in 10 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League this season, and his absence will continue to reduce Villarreal's attacking options.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Saliba - Ruled out against Espanyol Saliba (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's La Liga clash against Espanyol as he continues recovering from a muscular issue, according to coach Inigo Perez. "Akhomach and...

Impact Saliba remains sidelined after experiencing muscular discomfort during Villarreal's Champions League defeat against Liverpool. The midfielder subsequently missed Saturday's encounter against Valencia and has yet to recover sufficiently to return against Espanyol. His continued absence further limits Villarreal's midfield options, with Pape Gueye also unavailable due to suspension. Carlos Macia could therefore be called upon to take on a more prominent role in central midfield.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Cardona - Adds assists Saturday Cardona assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Valencia.

Impact Cardona came off the bench Saturday and recorded an assist while winning three tackles in the victory over Valencia. It was his first substitute appearance of the season after starting the previous six league matches. Across those seven appearances, he has totaled six interceptions, eight tackles won and five key passes.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Knocks in assist Moleiro assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valencia.

Impact Moleiro recorded an assist to get on the scoresheet Saturday. With four assists already this season, the midfielder is just one shy of matching his total from last campaign. He has enjoyed a strong start to the season, adding two goals on eight shots on target while creating 23 key passes through his first 10 league appearances.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Big goal off bench Mikautadze scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valencia.

Impact Mikautadze came off the bench Saturday and scored the winning goal against Valencia. He has been an effective super-sub, netting twice in his last four substitute appearances. Through 10 league appearances, he has totaled three goals and one assist while continuing to provide a spark off the bench.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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