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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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still unavailable Saliba (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Valencia.

Impact Saliba misses out after experiencing discomfort during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The midfielder has been unable to recover in time for the derby. His absence leaves Villarreal without an important midfield option, with Pape Gueye and Carlos Macia starting in midfield.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Saliba (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's derby against Valencia after experiencing discomfort during Tuesday's Champions League defeat to Liverpool, according to coach I...

Impact Saliba faces a late fitness assessment ahead of Saturday's derby against Valencia after picking up an injury during Tuesday's 4-3 Champions League defeat to Liverpool. The Canadian midfielder delivered an impressive performance before being forced off, providing an assist for Sergi Cardona's 29th minute goal with a well-placed through ball. Although the exact nature and severity of his injury remain unclear, coach Perez confirmed that Saliba is still experiencing discomfort, leaving his availability dependent on how he progresses before kickoff. His potential absence would deprive Villarreal of an important midfield option, particularly following his productive display in European competition. Pape Gueye and Santi Comesana would be among the alternatives available to cover the central midfield positions if Saliba is unable to feature.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, subs off in UCL loss Saliba provided an assist but left with a potential injury during Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Liverpool.

Impact Saliba played well and set up Sergi Cardona's 29th minute goal with a great through ball before being forced to exit in the third UCL game week. Pending assessment of his situation, the Canadian is questionable for upcoming league activity. While his loss would leave the team without a reliable midfielder, both Pape Gueye and Santi Comesana would be able to cover the central roles.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs heavy Canada workload Saliba started all three of Canada's friendlies against Chile, Peru and the United States during the international break, totaling 212 minutes without a goal or an assist.

Impact Saliba returns to Villarreal after a significant international workload, starting all three matches and playing the full 90 minutes against the United States. The midfielder had also started Villarreal's final two La Liga matches before the break and has totaled 296 minutes across four league appearances, indicating his growing role in midfield. However, the combination of his workload and travel from Minnesota leaves limited recovery time before Saturday's trip to Real Madrid, while Santi Comesana's return gives Villarreal another option in midfield and could result in Saliba being rested from the starting XI.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Earning regular midfield role Saliba has started each of the last two La Liga matches, giving him three starts across four league appearances since his late-summer arrival.

Impact Saliba appears to be establishing himself as part of Villarreal's midfield rotation following his move from Anderlecht. He has recorded 11 tackles, six interceptions and five clearances across four La Liga appearances, including three starts. The midfielder is competing with Pape Gueye and Santi Comesana for playing time, but his recent run of consecutive starts suggests he should remain regularly involved.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Villarreal Saliba completed a permanent transfer from Anderlecht to Villarreal on Tuesday.

Impact Saliba represented Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was poised to be an important player for Anderlecht in the 2026/27 campaign, but he instead completed a move to Villarreal. He'll be the third Canadian player on the roster alongside Tajon Buchanan and Tani Oluwaseyi. Saliba should compete for minutes in the middle of the park in Inigo Perez's 4-2-3-1 tactic.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Saliba is a contender to replace injured Koné for Canada's World Cup game against Switzerland

Canada's first win at a World Cup came at a cost as Ismaël Koné sustained a severe leg injury against Qatar

JUNE 23 • Associated Press

Canada showed what the definition of bortherhood is

Canada showed what the definition of bortherhood is

JUNE 19 • FOX SPORTS

Nathan Saliba picks out the bottom corner on the free kick to give the host nation a 4-0 lead 🇨🇦

Nathan Saliba picks out the bottom corner on the free kick to give the host nation a 4-0 lead 🇨🇦

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

After scoring for Canada, Nathan Saliba held up Ismaël Koné's jersey

After scoring for Canada, Nathan Saliba held up Ismaël Koné's jersey

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Nathan Saliba holds up a No. 8 after scoring in support of teammate Ismaël Koné, who exited the match after an injury

Nathan Saliba holds up a No. 8 after scoring in support of teammate Ismaël Koné, who exited the match after an injury

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Canada’s Nathan Saliba scores goal, honors Ismaël Koné who exited the game due to injury | 2026 FIFA World Cup™

Canada’s Nathan Saliba scores goal, honors Ismaël Koné who exited the game due to injury | 2026 FIFA World Cup™ 

JUNE 18 • FOX SPORTS

Wolf leads New York City FC against CF Montreal

Hannes Wolf leads New York City FC into a matchup with CF Montreal after scoring two goals against Atlanta United

JUNE 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Owusu and CF Montreal host Cincinnati

Prince-Osei Owusu leads CF Montreal into a matchup with Cincinnati after scoring two goals against the Houston Dynamo

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Nathan-Dylan Saliba scores off a rebound to give Canada 1-0 lead over Curacao

Nathan-Dylan Saliba scores off a rebound to give Canada 1-0 lead over Curacao

JUNE 21, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

CF Montreal looks for first victory of the season, visits the New York Red Bulls

CF Montreal aims for its first win of the season when it visits the New York Red Bulls

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Rossi and the Columbus Crew host CF Montreal

Diego Rossi leads the Columbus Crew into a matchup with CF Montreal after scoring two goals against D.C

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press