Rennes vs. Villarreal - News - December 14, 2023

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Francis Coquelin - Dealing with knee issueCoquelin finished Thursday's Europa League win over Rennes with discomfort in his left knee and might miss Sunday's clash against Real Madrid, Julian Burgos of Diario AS reports. "...

ImpactIt's unclear whether Coquelin will be able to recover ahead of Sunday's contest against Los Merengues, but it seems the turnaround is too quick for him to be able to return to action after picking up this injury. Matteo Gabbia (concussion) and Juan Foyth (leg) also left Thursday's match with injuries and neither is expected to be available to face Real Madrid. if Coquelin can't go Sunday, then Manu Trigueros could move into the starting lineup as a midfield replacement.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Not expected to face Real MadridFoyth suffered a muscular injury in Thursday's 3-2 win over Rennes and is not expected to be an option to face Real Madrid on Sunday, Julian Burgos of Diario AS reports.

ImpactThe right-back suffered the injury in the early stages of the second half and was replaced by Ramon Terrats, as Foyth was seen visibly in pain while departing the field. The club has yet to deliver an official update regarding the injury, but it wouldn't be surprising if he misses the final two games of the calendar year, given the nature of the injury.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Matteo Gabbia - Suffers brutal concussionGabbia collided the knee of teammate Raul Albiol and was rushed to the hospital after he was unconscious. Luckily, he is awake and conscious with just a head injury and a slight br...

ImpactGabbia experienced a scary incident, but looks to be okay and is recovering at the hospital for further tests and evaluations. Since concussion protocol requires 10 days of no football activity, the defender may have played his last match for Villarreal as he is expected to report back to AC Milan following the conclusion of his loan. He's started 11 of the 13 games played in all competitions, recording 54 clearances thus far.

DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moreno - Unused sub ThursdayMoreno did not come off the bench in Thursday's 3-2 win over Rennes.

ImpactThe left-back was healthy but did not enter the game in the second half. He should be in contention to play when the league resumes against Real Madrid on Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moreno - Available off bench ThursdayMoreno (undisclosed) is on the bench to face Rennes on Thursday.

ImpactAs expected, Moreno is available off the bench and could see minutes for the first time since coming off the bench against Sevilla on Dec. 3. Moreno had started in his three previous Europa League appearances in this campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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