JUAN FOYTH NEWS

Called up for cup match Foyth (strain) was called up for the Copa de Rey clash against Zamora on Thursday.

Impact Foyth could see action on the pitch for the first time in a month after missing time with a strain. He will likely get starts off the bench until the defender returns to full fitness. Foyth started all nine games play prior to his injury, recording a goal with 27 clearances and 22 tackles (12 won).

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out of squad Foyth (strain) will not be an option against Granada on Monday. Manager Pacheta told reporters, " Denis, Yeremy and Juan Foyth are also out," Javier Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Foyth will be sidelined for the third timer in the club's last four contests due to lingering injury concerns. The manager didn't offer much in the way of an update on when Foyth might be ready to return, so he should probably be considered a doubt heading into the next matchup with Athletic on Nov. 5. as well. Kiko Femenia looks poised to continue starting in Foyth's stead.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missed Sunday's match Foyth (strain) was not an option during Sunday's 1-1 draw to Alaves.

Impact Foyth is listed as questionable again after missing last match with a strain. He had previous started all nine games played this far, recording a goal with 27 clearances and 22 tackles (nine won) in that span. Jorge Cuenca is expected to get the start again until the defender is back to match fitness.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting versus Las Palmas Foyth (undisclosed) is in the initial XI to face Las Palmas Sunday.

Impact Foyth was unavailable midweek but won't need to miss time domestically and is starting as usual. He has posted seven crosses (one accurate), eight clearances, and two tackles in the last three games.

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing from squad Foyth was not included in the match-day squad against Rennes on Thursday.

Impact Foyth was an unused substitute against Panathinaikos in the club's previous UEL contest, so it's possible the defender is just being held out of this specific competition and will be available versus Las Palmas on Sunday. Still, fantasy players will want to monitor Foyth's status ahead of that La Liga clash.

OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores first goal of season Foyth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 4-3 defeat to Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 51st mi...

Impact Foyth scored his first goal of the season Sunday as his header off of Alex Bean's cross found the back of the net in the 26th minute. It was one of his two shots (one on target) in the match to go with three won tackles, one interception and three clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records seven tackles in defeat Foyth recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Betis.

Impact Foyth started the game for his team and played the entirety of it, despite being in contract negotiations and having previously been ruled out of this contest. The full-back was effective, leading the team with seven tackles and also recording two interceptions. It is yet to be determined what his future at the club holds.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Betis Foyth (contract) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Foyth was supposedly not going to play Sunday because he was in contract negotiations, but something clearly changed in the last 24 hours. The full-back is starting the opener and will need to get his future in order before the deadline is over. Until something concrete happens, it looks like he's set to start at right-back.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in season opener Foyth has been ruled out of Sunday's match against Villarreal due to a contract dispute, Javi Miguel Club of Diario AS reports.

Impact Foyth told Villarreal he wants to leave the club to join Barcelona, and Los Blaugranas are interested in the Argentina international, but Villarreal are unwilling to start transfer talks. As such, Foyth won't be part of the squad for the season opener, and his future at the club remains cloudy right now. Kiko Femenia is an option to start at right-back while Foyth is sidelined.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in final preseason match Foyth (shoulder) started and played 59 minutes in Villarreal's 4-0 loss to Newcastle on Sunday.

Impact The Argentina international received medical clearance to play and logged some much-needed 60 minutes before the start of the season against Betis on Sunday. Considering Foyth started in 22 of his 24 Liga appearances during the previous campaign, he should be a regular for the club as long as he's healthy in 2023-24.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Medically cleared Foyth (shoulder) has been given the all-clear to return to action Wednesday.

Impact This news should clear the way for Foyth to be ready to play in the season opener versus Betis on Aug. 13. Last season, the defender started 22 of 24 La Liga contests, racking up 73 tackles, 57 clearances and one goal on 14 shots (four on target). With his shoulder injury behind him, Foyth should be a regular in the starting XI this season.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dislocates shoulder against Rayo Foyth has undergone surgery after dislocating his right shoulder during Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Foyth lasted the full 90 minutes on Sunday but he's all but certain to miss next weekend's season finale following this surgery. The 25-year-old missed all of September and October with a knee injury but he still ends the campaign with four clean sheets and a goal from 24 La Liga appearances (22 starts) at right-back, and of course a World Cup winners medal from Qatar 2022.

MAY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for selection Foyth is available for selection after serving a one-match ban due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Foyth was forced to the sideline after picking up a fifth yellow card against Real Madrid. The defender was replaced by Kiko Femenia in the starting XI, but figures to take his role back straight away. Foyth has been a consistent producer in the starting XI at left-back.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up ban Foyth was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 3-2 win over Madrid, and will serve a one-match ban.

Impact Foyth was shown his fifth yellow card during Saturday's win, earning him a one-match suspension. The defender's first chance to return is an April 23 trip to Sevilla. Kiko Femenia figures to take over in the starting XI for a Saturday clash with Valladolid while Foyth is suspended.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Setién's Villarreal beats Real Madrid 2-1 in Spanish league

Villarreal has beaten Real Madrid 2-1 in a vibrant Spanish league match that will help rehabilitate the reputation of former Barcelona coach Quiqué Setién

JANUARY 7, 2023 • Associated Press

Nets off bench Foyth scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valencia. In addition, He was given a yellow card in the 80th minute.

Impact Foyth came of the bench for just his fifth appearance of the season and got on the score sheet. The defender has found extremely limited playing time due to both injury and poor form. Foyth will likely remain a bench option, though if Kiko Femenia's injury proves to be serious he could move into the starting XI.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Argentina taking fewer forwards than Brazil to World Cup

Argentina is taking nine defenders, seven midfielders and seven forwards to the World Cup in Qatar as coach Lionel Scaloni’s team aims to build on its Copa America success

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press

On bench against Mallorca Foyth (knee) made the bench for Sunday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Foyth comes back at the perfect time after missing a little over two months with a knee injury. No matter how much he plays in the last two matches before the World Cup in Sunday's game and Wednesday at Espanyol, Foyth will focus on getting fully fit in order to contribute for Argentina at the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes squad list Foyth (knee) made the squad list for Thursday's UECL match against Lech Poznan.

Impact Foyth is on track to return after over two months out due to injury. He'll now compete with Kiko Femenia for the starting spot at right-back, though Foyth will hope to play as much as he can if he's an option for Argentina's World Cup squad.

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday Foyth made the starting lineup for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Foyth missed a midweek UECL match but will remain in the lineup for the second contest of the season. He won all three of his tackles during the opener against Valladolid and can now go for the full 90 bonus, albeit against a tough opponent.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UECL match Foyth will miss Thursday's match against Hajduk Split, according to David Esteve of AS.com.

Impact Foyth won three tackles in 88 minutes of Saturday's opener against Valladolid but isn't fully fit for the following week. His status will be worth tracking for Sunday's trip to Atletico Madrid and a healthy Kiko Femenia or Aissa Mandi could take his place if needed.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dybala in, Paredes out for Argentina friendly against Italy

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni included striker Paulo Dybala in his squad on Friday for his team's friendly against Italy on June 1st, but left recovering Leandro Paredes out

MAY 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Suspended against Barcelona Foyth will miss Sunday's clash against Barcelona with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Foyth picked up his fifth booking of the season in last weekend's loss to Real Sociedad, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's match. The 24-year-old had a stellar sophomore season with Villarreal, keeping four clean sheets in 25 La Liga appearances (22 starts) at right back and going on an impressive UCL run, knocking out Juventus and Bayern before losing in the semifinals. Serge Aurier or Serge Aurier will replace him in the lineup against Barcelona.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Foyth scored a goal off his lone shot and made two tackles (both won) and two clearances during Thursday's 5-1 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Foyth was solid on the few occasions the hosts could create something and wasn't at fault for the goal allowed. But his biggest contribution here came on the attacking end as he appeared inside the opposition's six-yard box to head the ball home after a free-kick play and made it 2-1 for Villarreal in the 27th minute. This was the first goal of the season for the defender and he'll try to keep it up during Sunday's home clash against Real Sociedad.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Foyth provided one assist from one chance created and made two interceptions during Tuesday's 2-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Foyth also conceded three fouls for the second consecutive match but still set up Arnaut Danjuma's second goal. With more fouls conceded (six) than tackles made (five) in his last two appearances across all competitions, Foyth will have to be even better defensively to be worth picking. Up next is a great test of his skills against Liverpool in the UCL.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE