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Shown fifth yellow of season Albiol received his fifth yellow card of the season in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic Club and will miss the team's next game against Almeria on Sunday due to suspension. Albio...

Impact Albiol has been a regular at the back for Villarreal and has been in the starting XI in each of the last 11 games he's been available for. The veteran defender will be eligible to return against Rayo Vallecano on April 28, and Aissa Mandi could be an option to replace him at center-back.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Monday Albiol (calf) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Albiol is returning from his injury woes after five matches on the sidelined, having finally overcome a calf issue. The defender will now hope to remain in the starting XI moving forward, as he has now started in every match he has been available for since Dec. 9.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Albiol has picked up muscle damage to his left calf and is expected to sit out indefinitely.

Impact Albiol has made 20 starts in 21 appearances in La Liga play this season, assisting once while logging in 91 clearances, 16 tackles (nine won) and 20 blocks while holding on to two clean sheets. In his absence, Yerson Mosquera will get the start at center back, alongside Eric Bailly for Villarreal.

MARCH 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides rare assist Albiol had an assist with his lone chance created while taking one shot, blocking a shot, making an interception and nine clearances during Friday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Albiol set up Santi Comesana in the 17th minute assisting the opening goal of the match while leading Villarreal with nine clearances. The assist was Albiol's first goal involvement since scoring twice in the Europa League during the 2020-21 season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 minutes Sunday Albiol recorded two tackles (zero won), two clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Albiol is back on the pitch after missing the last three matches with an undisclosed injury. He was able to return to his starting center back position, totaling 77 clearances, 16 tackles and 16 blocks in 18 appearances this season, 17 of them coming as starts.

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Cadiz Albiol (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Albiol missed the last three matches, but is a locked in starter for Villarreal when fully fit having started in 17 of his 18 La Liga appearances. Albiol has helped Villarreal to one clean sheet while making 75 clearances.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not far along from returning Albiol (undisclosed) is making good progress in his return, but will not be an option for Saturday's trip to Barcelona, per manager Marcelino. "Today is his second but we believe...

Impact Albiol could see a return to the pitch on Feb 4 as he returned to training Friday. Eric Bailly will see another start at center back alongside Jorge Cuenca until the defender returns, where he has started 16 of the 17 matches played in the back line, averaging about 4.4 clearances per contest.

JANUARY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out once again Albiol (undisclosed) will be out for Saturday's contest against La Palmas, having not been named to the squad list.

Impact Alibol is still not ready for a return despite having two weeks to recover before the club's match due to the winter break, having been left out of the squad list with an undisclosed injury. Not much has been released on the player's status since going down with the knock, as manager Marcelino Garcia Toral only stated that the club has an injury plague heading into the contest instead of confirming what his players were dealing with. Albiol will hope to be healthy for the club's next match against Mallorca on Dec. 20, as he was a regular starter before encountering the issue.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early Albiol was forced off just 17 minutes into Wednesday's clash with Valencia.

Impact Albiol made it just 17 minutes before coming off for Eric Bailly. The defender is a major loss, especially if this injury proves to be serious. Albiol's first chance to return to La Liga action will come against Las Palmas on Jan. 13, if he can't go Bailly would likely get the start.

JANUARY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return Sunday Albiol (undisclosed) is expected to make a return for Sunday's clash with Betis, according to manager Quique Setien.

Impact Albiol suffered an undisclosed issue in pre-season but is expected to return before Sunday's league opener. The defender is a consistent option at the back and should be competing for consistent minutes in the first team when he recovers fully.

AUGUST 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Completes training session Albiol (undisclosed) participated in Wednesday's first-team training session in the lead-up to the La Liga opener versus Betis on Sunday.

Impact Albiol didn't get into action during the preseason for Villarreal, so it seems unlikely he will jump right into the starting XI against Betis. Still, the defender featured in 24 of his 25 La Liga appearances for the club last season, so he should be in contention for a spot on the pitch once given the all-clear.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season finale Albiol (undisclosed) is not in Villarreal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Albiol ends the campaign with eight clean sheets from 25 La Liga appearances (24 starts) in central defense, another slight decrease in playing time compared to last season as he missed most of April and May with injuries. The 37-year-old has one more year left on his contract with Villarreal heading into the summer.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Bilbao Albiol is not in Villarreal's match day squad to face Athletic Club on Saturday.

Impact Albiol extended his contract with Villarreal for another year this week, but he is not available for selection on Saturday. The 37-year-old center-back only featured in two of his side's last seven La Liga matches since the start of April.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Albiol is fit and in the match day squad to face Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact Albiol returns from an undisclosed injury which has kept him out of Villarreal's previous two matches. The defender starts from the bench with Pau Torres and Aissa Mandi partnering in the center of defense.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined again Thursday Albiol (undisclosed) will be unavailable versus Espanyol on Thursday.

Impact Albiol will be shelved for the fourth time in the last five contests due to his lingering injury concerns. Prior to his initial absence, the central defender had started eight straight contests in which he racked up 35 clearances along with 10 tackles (nine won), three blocks and three interceptions. In his stead, Pau Torress and Aissa Mandi figure to hold down the middle of the back line.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Sevilla Albiol is not in Villarreal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Albiol has been limited to just one La Liga appearance off the bench since the March international break, and he's missing out once again on Sunday. Aissa Mandi gets another start alongside Pau Torres in central defense in his absence.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Rayo Vallecano Albiol (undisclosed) will be in the starting XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Monday.

Impact Alboil returns following a two-game stint on the sidelined due to his undisclosed injury. Prior to his absence, the central defender started four of the club's previous five contests in which he recorded 17 clearances, five interceptions and three tackles (two won). Considering Albiol hasn't recorded a single shot on target this season, fantasy players probably shouldn't be expecting much out of him in terms of offensive production.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent versus Girona Albiol is unavailable for Sunday's clash with Girona.

Impact Albiol likely suffered an unspecified injury in the past game, which he left at intermission, and he's not an option for this one. Jose Cuenca and Pau Torres are partnering in the middle of the defense.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Albiol served a one-match ban and is now eligible for selection once more.

Impact Albiol missed a clash with Celta Vigo due to yellow card accumulation and is available once more. The defender should return straight to the starting XI now that he is available for selection.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Banned Friday Albiol will be unavailable due to yellow-card accumulation against Celta Vigo on Friday.

Impact Albiol has started all but one of the team's 16 contests in which he logged 68 clearances, 10 blocks and 11 interceptions. In Albiol's stead, Aissa Mandi could be in line to make just his fourth appearance in the starting XI.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Left on bench in loss Albiol was left on the bench for Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Albiol had started all 11 of his league appearances until Sunday, so it's uncertain what exactly motivated his absence aside from potential fitness issues. Pending his status for Sunday's match against Mallorca, Aissa Mandi could make another start at center-back.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Barcelona Albiol (undisclosed) is in Villarreal's starting lineup for Thursday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Albiol was questionable heading into Thursday's game as he was limited in practice this week, but the 37-year-old is back in the XI against Barcelona and has still played every single La Liga minute for Villarreal this season.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trains separately Wednesday Albiol was a limited participant in Wednesday's training session ahead of Thursday's trip to Barcelona, according to Javi Mata of AS.

Impact Albiol played the full 90 in Monday's 2-0 win over Osasuna but might need some rest if he's succumbed to fatigue. It's not an ideal time against a strong Barca headed by Robert Lewandwoski and either Aissa Mandi or Jorge Cuenca could fill the gap left by Albiol in the starting lineup if needed.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three clearances in draw Albiol logged in three clearances and had two tackles (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 tie versus Cadiz.

Impact Albiol was not given much work with only three clearances on the day. He typically averages 4.7 clearances a match which brings his total to 33 on the season. The veteran Spaniard is still on an upstanding run of late with a total of 20 clearances, eight tackles (five won) and three clean sheets in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in win Albiol made four clearances and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 3-0 win over Valladolid.

Impact Albiol didn't have spectacular numbers but was still very solid at the heart of the defense as usual. Regardless of who the opposition is, the center-back is always a great source of defensive fantasy numbers and Aug. 21 visit to Atletico Madrid will probably be a great test for him.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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