Villarreal Team News - Soccer

Thomas Partey - Back available Saturday Partey (undisclosed) is feeling better physically and is back available for Saturday's clash against Alaves, coach Marcelino said in the press conference. "Thomas is feeling better...

Impact Partey has fully recovered from his issues and is an option against for Villarreal and will be part of the squad for Saturday's clash against Alaves. The midfielder has been a regular starter in the midfield this season for the yellow submarine and will be in competition with Dani Parejo to start the game on Saturday.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Appears against Elche Foyth (undisclosed) made six clearances as a substitute during Sunday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact Foyth recovered from a minor muscular issue in time to replace Santiago Mourino for the final 10 minutes of Sunday's clash. The Argentinian made nine league starts prior to the injury and was a consistent defensive contributor throughout the initial stages of the campaign. He'll now compete with Mourino and Rafa Marin for right- and center-back spots, respectively.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Back from suspension Buchanan has ended his ban and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Buchanan has served his ban after a game out, with the midfielder eligible to play in upcoming games. He has served as the main starter on the right flank this season and is expected to return to that role, recording five goals in 16 appearances (10 starts) this campaign.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Renato Palma Veiga - Suspension over Veiga is no longer banned and is an option moving forward.

Impact Veiga had suffered a red card in his last appearance but is back with the team, only missing one match despite the dangerous tackle. The defender has started in 11 of his 14 appearances this season and should return to his starting spot, especially with injuries in the defense.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Assists Saturday Pepe assisted once to go with two tackles won and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Elche.

Impact Pepe won two tackles while assisting once on one key passes during the win vs Elche. This was his first goal contribution since Aug 31. He had been struggling of late, having collected nine key passes, 13 successful dribbles, and just six won tackles in nine La Liga appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Scores in return Pedraza scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Elche.

Impact Pedraza appeared in his first league match since Nov 30, scoring his first goal of the season as well. He has been sharing playing time with Sergi Cardona at left back, scoring seven times in 12 league appearances, assisting twice with 13 won tackles and six interceptions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Scores goal Moleiro scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win against Elche.

Impact Moleiro recorded one of the three goals scored by Villarreal Saturday. He has been on consistent form since the end of September, recording seven goals and two assists in the last 11 La Liga appearances, collecting 16 key passes, 13 shots on target and 11 successful dribbles in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Nets goal, assist in win Mikautadze scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus Elche.

Impact Mikautadze recorded two goal contributions for the first time this season, putting him at four goals and three assists. He is in a rotational role for Villarreal, making seven starts in 12 La Liga appearances, collecting 12 shots on target and seven key passes.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Mourino - Returns to action in win Mourino (undisclosed) took one shot (zero on goal) and made six clearances, three tackles (two won) and one block in 80 minutes during Saturday's 3-1 win over Elche.

Impact Mourino completed his recovery and made his 11th La Liga start of the campaign after missing the previous two contests. He focused primarily on defensive duties throughout the match and ended up leaving with cramps. Mourino will aim to be favored in the competition with Juan Foyth for the remainder of the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Starts Saturday Pedraza (groin) is in the lineup for Saturday's match vs Elche.

Impact Pedraza is back after missing the last match with a groin injury. This will be his first league appearance since Nov 30, making seven starts in 12 appearances in La Liga, assisting twice on the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Doesn't make squad list Partey (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Saturday's game against Elche.

Impact As expected, Partey won't be an option for the weekend clash against Elche as he continues to work his way back from an injury. His next chance to play will come against Alaves on Jan. 10.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Yet to resume training Partey (undisclosed) hasn't returned to training and is not expected to be available versus Elche on Saturday, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Partey hasn't played since Nov. 25, when he logged 65 minutes against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, and it seems he won't return against Elche. If that's the case, expect Thomas to aim for a return against Alaves (Jan. 10) or Betis (Jan. 17) before the team resumes their UEFA Champions League campaign on Jan. 20 against Ajax.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Mourino - On track to play Saturday Mourino (undisclosed) returned to training this week and will be an option for Saturday's game at Elche, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Mourino returned to training earlier this week, and all signs point to him being available to face Elche. The defender, who can play both at center-back or full-back, hasn't seen action since going the full 90 in the win over Real Sociedad on Nov. 30.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Back in training Pedraza (groin) returned to training this week and will be an option for Saturday's game at Elche, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.

Impact Pedraza has been sidelined since mid-December due to a groin injury, and he didn't play against FC Barcelona in the team's final game before the end of the year. He has been training since Tuesday, however, so he should be an option to feature this weekend against Elche, although it's uncertain if he'll start or not.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 22, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Alfonso Pedraza - Dealing with adductor Pedraza (adductor) was a late absence for Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Barcelona due to injury.

Impact Pedraza missed Sunday's defeat against Barcelona due to suffering from an adductor injury. The left-back will hope to recover in the next two weeks before the next clash as he is a regular starter on the left side of the backline. That said, if he had to miss the game, Sergi Cardona will be expected to start in his spot until he returns to full fitness.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Picks one match suspension Buchanan will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Buchanan picked up his fifth yellow card, resulting in a suspension for the La Liga match against Elche on Jan. 3. The right winger is an undisputed starter for the yellow submarine, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting lineup, with Nicolas Pepe as the main option to start in his spot.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal

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DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dani Parejo - Records four crosses Parejo had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Parejo earned the start after not appearing in the club's UCL team sheet last time out, notching one shot, a chance created and four crosses in the loss. He is still without a goal contribution all season, starting in five of his 13 appearances in league play this campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Another goalless outing Pepe had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Pepe is still in the middle of a rough spell, with the attacker recording only one shot in Sunday's loss. This extends his scoreless streak to 12 appearances, last scoring Aug. 31 against Celta Vigo. He remains at two goals and an assist this season, although he continues to see consistent time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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