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Doesn't sub in versus Fiorentina Albiol (thigh) didn't play in Monday's 1-0 loss to Fiorentina.

Impact Albiol returned to the game-day squad list after a couple of months but wasn't deployed. He'll look to work on his fitness and challenge one of the three starters in the ensuing matches. He has featured six times (four starts) in the season, helping secure one clean sheet and posting four interceptions, 52 clearances and five blocks.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Named to bench Albiol (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Albiol is back with his club after making the squad list for Monday, given a bench role after his thigh injury. This ends an injury absence close to two months, last playing Jan. 3. He has started in four of his six appearances while going unused often, likely to remain more of a depth option.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Fiorentina game Abiol (thigh) has been named in Pisa's squad list to face Fiorentina on Monday.

Impact Albiol will be available for the first time since early January after tending to a thigh strain for nearly two months. He'll look to re-enter the rotation and challenge Antonio Caracciolo, Simeone Canestrelli and Rosen Bozhinov. He has played just four times so far, posting 15 clearances, two blocks and seven interceptions, with no clean sheets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will miss multiple contests Abiol will be sidelined for about a month due to a thigh strain, Sesta Porta informed.

Impact Albiol has been diagnosed with a muscular lesion and will have to skip more fixtures in addition to the recent Como tilt. He got hurt while drawing a rare start versus Genoa. Antonio Caracciolo, Arturo Calabresi, Simone Canestrelli, Giovanni Bonfanti and Francesco Coppola will be the options in the back three in the next few rounds.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Como match Albiol (undisclosed) hasn't been selected for Tuesday's match against Como.

Impact Albiol is expected to miss more fixtures, as he's waiting for the test results, and his problem appears to be fairly serious. Antonio Caracciolo will return to the XI, while Daniel Denoon will be the top deputy in the back.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Injured in Genoa meeting Albiol had 11 clerances, one off-target shot and three tackles (two won) before exiting Saturday's 1-1 draw with Genoa after 62 minutes because of a muscular issue, coach Alberto G...

Impact Albiol put up good numbers in his return to the starting lineup after a month but required some medical attention early in the second half and was unable to continue. He's set for tests. He relieved usual starter Antonio Caracciolo in this one.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unused in Torino game Albiol (hand) didn't feature in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Torino.

Impact Albiol was back in the game-day squad, but the coach erred on the side of caution following his recent hand injury. He'll likely replace Arturo Calabresi in the XI once ready to play. He was introduced slowly but had started back-to-back games before suffering a microfracture.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available versus Torino Albiol (hand) has been inserted in Pisa's squad list to face Torino on Sunday.

Impact Albiol will return after injuring his hand last week and could replace Daniel Denoon in the XI if he's done enough in training to start. He has played twice since joining, posting one tackle (zero won), two interceptions and 22 clearances, contributing to one clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Lazio game Albiol won't be available for Thursday's match against Lazio due to a hand microfracture, Pisa announced.

Impact Albiol isn't expected to be sidelined for long, but will sit out this one after getting injured in training. Giovanni Bonfanti could move back to the defense after starring on the wing in the previous game, making room for Juan Cuadrado, Mehdi Leris or Samuele Angori.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Perfect defense during debut Albiol had one tackle (zero won), 16 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Verona.

Impact Saturday marked Albiol's first appearance for Pisa since he signed with the Italian team. The 40-year-old made a big impact, leading Pisa in clearances with an unparalleled 16.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Albiol (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Osasuna, per manager Marcelino.

Impact Albiol isn't an option for Saturday's match with Osasuna, as he struggles with an undisclosed issue. The defender hasn't played since 2024 and even when fit has been an unused bench option. The defender is in serious doubt to return before the end of the season.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will remain out Albiol (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Betis, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral, per Victor Franch of Marca.

Impact Albiol is still not ready to play, as the defender is to be placed on the sidelines for a second straight game due to an undisclosed injury. Luckily for the club, this continues to be a minor absence, as he has not appeared in a game since Dec. 22.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Albiol is dealing with an undisclosed injury but is not expected to be available for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, manager Marcelino told media Friday. "Raul [Albiol] is ver...

Impact The veteran center-back hasn't played since late December and has been an unused sub in each of the team's last 10 games. However, the recent injury concern suggests he might have to spend even more time on the sidelines. This means Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala will probably remain as the center-back pairing for the foreseeable future.

APRIL 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stout defensively Albiol recorded two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Athletic.

Impact Albiol held strong in the defense Sunday despite his team's defeat, registering two tackles and a match-leading seven clearances in the loss. He has now started in all but three matches he has been available for this season, recording six interceptions, seven tackles and 59 clearances in 13 appearances.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes penalty in draw Albiol had one clearance in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 19th minute.

Impact Albiol conceded a penalty due to a tackle on Ante Budimir in the 17th minute, which Budimir slotted home. Albiol also picked up a yellow card following the tackle after arguing to the referee. This is his second penalty conceded in the last four matches.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Fit to start Albiol (knock) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Albiol is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to Sunday's match. The defender starts his second consecutive match alongside Eric Bailly in the heart of Villarreal's back four.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knock Albiol is dealing with a knock and is expected to undergo a late fitness test to see if he'll be able to play against Getafe on Sunday, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact It's unclear when Albiol picked up this knock, but he's been part of the starting lineup in training, so it seems things are trending in the right direction. The veteran center-back will be needed, as Villarreal figure to be quite depleted defensively for this contest due to a plethora of injuries and fitness issues.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starts during loss Albiol recorded two clearances in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Albiol was back in the lineup after being an unused option last match. He's started six times in seven appearances, already logging in 37 clearances through the first month of the season.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unused off bench Albiol (head) went unused off the bench in Saturday's match against Las Palmas.

Impact Albiol took a blow to the head and received stitches but missed no time on the team sheet, as he was back on the bench Saturday. That said, the defender is fit to play moving forward. He will look to find the starting XI in his next appearance after starting in five of their eight matches to open the season.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receives stitches, will train soon Albiol received stitches after suffering his head injury and is expected to return to training soon, according to his club.

Impact Albiol doesn't look to have picked up a major injury after being forced off the field Thursday, as he is already back with Villarreal and plans on training in the coming days. That said, he will miss out on Monday's match against Las Palmas, possibly returning against Real Madrid on Oct. 5.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off with head injury Albiol was forced off in the first half of Thursday's match against Espanyol due to a head injury.

Impact Albiol left the match in the 36th minute being replaced by Eric Bailly following a clash of heads. The defender's status for Monday's match against Las Palmas is now in doubt.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shines defensively in draw Albiol made nine clarances and three blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Albiol had another brilliant performance at the heart of the defense, prevailing against opposing forwards and pacing all players in both clearances and blocks. Despite coming off the bench in one of his four appearances, the veteran center-back still ranks second among all La Liga players with 28 clearances.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs contract extension Albiol has signed a contract extension with Villarreal until the end of the 2024/25 season, the club announced Thursday.

Impact The veteran center-back is not thinking about retiring yet, and he's set to play another season at Villarreal, where he figures to hold down a regular spot in the starting lineup as long as he's healthy. Albiol started in 24 of his 26 league appearances with Villarreal in the 2023/24 campaign.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half Albiol had one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Albiol came off the bench to play the second half of Sunday's match. It was his first appearance since May 5, having missed the last two matches with an injury. He's managed to record four goals in the last five games played, totaling nine tackles, 11 clearances and four blocks in that span.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available from bench Albiol (undisclosed) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Albiol returns after missing Villarreal's last two matches through injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fit, but settles for a role on the bench to start Sunday's match.

MAY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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