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Set to play Sunday Coquelin (knee) is set to be an option for Sunday's match against Real Madrid, per manager Marcelino. "Coquelin is in the mix as he already trained yesterday and today."

Impact Coquelin had missed last match with a knee injury as he will look to return to the pitch Sunday. He will likely start off the bench, having only started twice in the last four matches, totaling seven tackles in that span.

MAY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Left off squad list Coquelin (undisclosed) is not an option for Tuesday's match against Girona after being left off the squad list.

Impact Coquelin appears to have not passed his testing in the build-up to Tuesday's match, as he is now out after holding the questionable tag. However, the midfielder shouldn't miss much more time, likely being an option to face Real Madrid on Sunday.

MAY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday's match Coquelin is in question for Tuesday's match against Girona, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "We'll wait and see. He has felt in the operated leg, in the fall of a jump...

Impact Coquelin is now going to be a late call for Tuesday's match after his early exit against Sevilla on Saturday, appearing to be dealing with a reoccurrence of the thigh issues he recovered from a couple of weeks ago after suffering the injury while falling from a jump. He will now hope this is a minor issue and is only a slight pain left over from the previous complications, looking to be an option after likely facing a fitness test ahead of the contest.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Coquelin (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Coquelin returns after missing last week's match against Athletic Bilbao through the injury. The midfielder had started three straight matches prior last week's absence and returns immediately to the starting XI now that he's fit.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Sunday Coquelin (thigh) is expected to be a late call for Sunday's trip to Almeria, confirmed manager Marcelino. "If everything goes normally in these two days before the game and trainin...

Impact Coquelin is doing well in his recovery and could make the trip to Almeria is he returns to match day fitness. He already missed the match match with a thigh injury, recording four starts in five appearances, totaling five interceptions and four shots (one on target) in that span.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Coquelin (thigh) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Athletic, per manager Marcelino. "He had a puncture in the back of his thigh."

Impact Coquelin is dealing with a thigh injury and will miss out of Sunday's match. He's started four in the last five matches, totaling five interceptions and four shots (one on target) in that span. This means that both Santi Comesana and Dani Parejo is set to get the start at center midfield for the clash with Athletic Club.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four tackles Coquelin generated four tackles (two won), one clearance and two interceptions during Sunday's draw to Cadiz,

Impact Coquelin started three of the last five matches played since returning from a injury, totaling seven tackles, seven interceptions and five tackles in that span. He is still trying to work back to full form since missing the first three months of the campaign with a knee injury.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option for Tuesday Coquelin (knee) is starting on the bench for Tuesday's match versus Valencia.

Impact Coquelin is back with the team after missing the last match with a knee injury. He's miss a majority of the campaign with the same knee injury, making just three appearances all season.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Friday Coquelin (knee) was spotted back in training Friday, Javier Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact The fact that Coquelin is back in training suggests he's trending in the right direction when it comes to his recovery process. With a match against Valencia on the immediate horizon, the next few days will be key to determining whether Coquelin is ready to begin the new year on the pitch or in the sidelines once again.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to sidelines Coquelin (knee) is not an option for Sunday's match against Real Madrid, being left out of the squad list again.

Impact Coquelin is returning to the sidelines after coming on as a substitute in their match against Rennes during UEL action Thursday. This is an unfortunate outcome for the midfielder, as he only has played three times all season, all of which coming as a substitute. He will hope for the knock to only be minor, as he has already missed 19 contests this season due to injury.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Coquelin finished Thursday's Europa League win over Rennes with discomfort in his left knee and might miss Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, Julian Burgos of Diario AS reports. "...

Impact It's unclear whether Coquelin will be able to recover ahead of Sunday's contest against Los Merengues, but it seems the turnaround is too quick for him to be able to return to action after picking up this injury. Matteo Gabbia (concussion) and Juan Foyth (leg) also left Thursday's match with injuries and neither is expected to be available to face Real Madrid. if Coquelin can't go Sunday, then Manu Trigueros could move into the starting lineup as a midfield replacement.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Sunday Coquelin (knee) is on the bench to face Sevilla on Sunday.

Impact Coquelin is finally ready to make his first appearance of the 2023/24 season after recovering from an ACL injury. However, he's not expected to have a significant role even if healthy. He should sit behind Dani Parejo, Etienne Capoue and Santi Comesana in the quest for minutes in central midfield under the new 4-4-2 tactic.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Coquelin (knee) is unavailable for Sunday's tilt versus Osasuna.

Impact Coquelin hasn't recovered during the break and will remain on the shelf, as has been the case for every match so far as he's completing his rehab from an ACL tear.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Granada Coquelin (knee) is out for Monday's match against Villarreal.

Impact Coquelin will be missing another match after not making the team sheet on Monday. The midfielder is still yet to record any minutes in play this season but should compete for a starting role once he returns, seeing he was a regular starter just a season ago.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return to action Coquelin (knee) could make the squad against Granada on Monday but likely won't be significant minutes after manager Pacheta told reporters, " In the case of Coquelin we can call h...

Impact Coquelin has yet to get onto the pitch this season, so it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him being eased back into action. If he comes out of both Monday's matchup with Granada and the Copa del Rey meeting with Chiclana on Thursday, the midfielder could be in line to challenge for a spot in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still on sidelines Coquelin (knee) will not be available for Friday's clash against Cadiz.

Impact Coquelin will have to wait another match before returning, with his knee still not fully recovered from ACL surgery. The French midfielder underwent the surgery in February and could be back anytime now. Villarreal will be keen to get him back on the field seeing he is one of their better players in his holding-midfielder role.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Underwent ACL surgery Coquelin (knee) will miss the rest of the season after undergoing successful ACL surgery Tuesday.

Impact This will be a big blow for Coquelin as he will miss an extensive period of time with an ACL injury. Fortunately for Villarreal, Samuel Chukwueze has been has been gaining form of late with two goals and one assist in the last eight matches and will step in to the starting XI fulltime.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal's Coquelin out for season with knee injury

Villarreal midfielder Francis Coquelin is out for the rest of the season because of a knee injury

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Torn ACL confirmed Coquelin has undergone tests that confirmed he has torn the ACL in his right knee, Villarreal announced Monday.

Impact Coquelin made 16 La Liga appearances (nine starts) this season for Villarreal, scoring one goal while lining up on either wing and in midfield. But the 31-year-old will now miss the rest of the campaign with this injury, meaning Manu Trigueros will likely get more game time as a backup option in Coquelin's place.

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Barcelona Coquelin was subbed out of Sunday's match against Barcelona in the 35th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Coquelin looked to be in serious pain as he came out of Sunday's game. More details about the injury will emerge in the coming days but Villarreal may have to prepare for a significant spell without him. Samuel Chukwueze subbed in to replace him against Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Coquelin (strain) was named to the match-day squad versus Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Coquelin will be back in the squad after missing just one match due to his muscular injury. In his last five appearances (four starts), the defensive midfielder recorded just one shot (off target) but produced significantly more defensive stats with eight tackles (six won) and seven interceptions.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Monday Coquelin missed a Sunday clash with Girona due to a muscular issue.

Impact Coquelin is a doubt for Monday's clash with Rayo due to a muscular problem. The midfielder will hope to return to the starting XI as he has for the most part when fit, though there's a reasonable chance he ends up on the bench.

JANUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Real Madrid Coquelin is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Coquelin returns from a knock that kept him out of last week's match against Valencia. The midfielder has scored once in 11 league appearances as a defensive oriented midfielder for Villarreal.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Valencia Coquelin is not in the match day squad to face Valencia on Saturday.

Impact Coquelin was a doubt due to a knock and ultimately has been ruled out of Saturday's contest. The midfielder will hope to return for next weekend's match against Real Madrid.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain Saturday Coquelin (knock) is a doubt for Saturday's clash with Valencia, according to manager Quique Setien.

Impact Coquelin picked up a knock in training and is now a doubt for Saturday's match. The midfielder will hope to make some sort of return to the bench in the match, though even that may be unlikely. Coquelin's next chance to return would be a Jan. 7 match against Real Madrid.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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