Villarreal Team News Page 11 - Soccer

Bertrand Traore - Subbed off against Athletic Traore recorded four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic.

Impact Traore completed two dribbles and contributed defensively with an interception and a tackle. He was substituted in the 68th minute for Ilias Akhomach. Since joining from Aston Villa in January, he has played six games for Villarreal but is yet to score or assist for the team.

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Goncalo Guedes - Comes off the bench against Athletic Guedes registered one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Guedes replaced Alberto Moreno in the 68th minute and had limited involvement, taking 15 touches and completing seven passes. Despite scoring and assisting in back-to-back games against Granada and Sociedad more than a month ago, he hasn't recorded a goal contribution since then.

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Dani Parejo - Nets against Athletic Parejo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Parejo calmly converted the equalizing spot-kick in the 95th minute. He also contributed defensively with three interceptions, one blocked shot, and one clearance. This goal marks his fourth goal involvement in the last five games, including a hat-trick of assists against Granada in March.

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Filip Jorgensen - Concedes once against Athletic Jorgensen made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic.

Impact Jorgensen made five saves but conceded to Oihan Sancet in the 66th minute. Over his last four games, he's now accumulated 20 saves. Next weekend, he faces Almeria.

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Santi Comesana - Sent off in draw Sunday Comesana was sent off in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Athletic Club. He finished with one chance created, two tackles, one interception and one blocked before leaving the contest in t...

Impact Comesana was sent off in the initial seconds of the second half after a brutal stomp on Benat Prados. Unless the DIsciplinary Committee extends his ban, Comesana will miss the match against Almeria on Sunday but should be eligible to return against Rayo Vallecano on April 28. Ramon Terrats and Etienne Capoue are alternatives to replace him in midfield this upcoming weekend.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - 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.

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Ramon Terrats - In squad to face Athletic Club Terrats (knee) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Athletic Bilbao.

Impact Terrats returns from the injury which has kept him out of action since the opening match of January. The attacker has made just one start for Villarreal since November.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Backup duty Sunday Reina (calf) is in the squad to face Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.

Impact Reina returns after missing the past four matches in all competitions with a calf injury. The keeper had started two straight fixtures prior to his injury, but is in backup duty to Filip Jorgensen on Sunday.

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Ramon Terrats - Could return vs Athletic Terrats (knee) could be an option for Sunday's trip against Athletic Club, confirmed manager Marcelino.

Impact Terrats has been recovering from a torn knee meniscus that has seen him miss the last three months. If the midfielder is ruled fit, he will likely start off the bench at minimum, with just one start in three appearances prior to his injury.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Francis Coquelin - Out with thigh injury Coquelin (thigh) will not be an option for Sunday's match against Athletic, per manager Marcelino. "He had a puncture in the back of his thigh."

Impact Coquelin is dealing with a thigh injury and will miss out of Sunday's match. He's started four in the last five matches, totaling five interceptions and four shots (one on target) in that span. This means that both Santi Comesana and Dani Parejo is set to get the start at center midfield for the clash with Athletic Club.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jorgensen - Concedes two goals in loss Jorgensen had six saves and allowed two goals in Monday's 2-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact It's hard to blame Jorgensen for the loss Monday, as he couldn't do much in any of the two goals he conceded -- a header from Axel Witsel and a perfectly-placed shot from Saul Niguez. Jorgensen will aim to bounce back when Villarreal takes on Athletic Bilbao on April 14, in another tough road matchup on paper.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Sets up goal in defeat Moreno assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moreno cleaned up a play in Atletico's final third, and he found Alexander Sorloth with a clever touch to set up the equalizer, but the visitors would end up stealing the three points in the dying moments of the match. Moreno has gone 10 matches without a goal in all competitions, a span in which he's registered two assists while averaging 2.2 shots per game.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Scores equalizer vs Atletico Sorloth scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 2-1 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Sorloth didn't have a lot of chances, but he buried the biggest one, as he took advantage of a quick pass from Gerard Moreno to drill an unstoppable shot from the edge of the box past Jan Oblak. Sorloth has been Villarreal's most prolific attacker this season, finding the back of the net in three of his last four appearances and bagging 14 goals across 26 appearances in league play in 2023-24.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid scores early and late to beat Villarreal away from home

Supersub Saúl Ñíguez has come off the bench in the 84th minute to score a late winner for Atletico Madrid against Villarreal in the Spanish league

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Alberto Moreno - Eligible once more Moreno is eligible for Sunday's trip to Athletic Club after serving a two-match ban.

Impact Moreno was suspended on either side of the international break after being shown a red card against Real Betis. He's now eligible to make his return after another week break. If nothing else Moreno should be absolutely fully fit after more than a month without match action.

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Kiko Femenia - Available once more Femenia is available to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Athletic Club.

Impact Femenia served the one-match ban and is now eligible for Sunday's match. The defender missed the 2-1 loss to Atleti due to the suspension but is now ready to get straight back on the pitch. Femenia could compete for a spot in the starting XI like he did before the sending off.

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Alfonso Pedraza - On bench in return Pedraza (ankle) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Pedraza is finally back on the team sheet after his extended absences, as he is returning from an 11-match spell on the sidelines due to an ankle issue. The club will be happy to have the player back, as he was a regular starter before his injury, getting the start in all but four of his 18 appearances this campaign. With that being said, he will hope to earn that spot back in the coming contests.

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Raul Albiol - 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.

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Eric Bailly - Left off squad list Bailly (undisclosed) is not an option for Monday's match against Atletico Madrid, as he was left off the squad list.

Impact Bailly will have to sit out another contest, now missing his second straight game due to an undisclosed issue. This will leave the club needing a replacement at center-back, as Bailly started in five straight matches before his injury, with Raul Albiol being the most likely filler after making the squad list despite holding a calf issue. However, the club will hope to have Bailly back for their next contest against Atheltic on April 14, as they are currently low in defensive options due to a plethora of injuries.

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Dani Parejo - Inks new contract Parejo has signed a new contract with Villarreal to remain with the club until 2026.

Impact Parejo has extended his time in Spain, as with his contract ending after this season, he has signed a new two-year deal with Villarreal. He joined the club in 2020, having played in 161 games for the club while notching 12 goals and 28 assists during that span. He has been a regular starter ever since joining the club and should remain in that role for the remainder of his contract, as he does play an integral part in the midfield, being one of the club's best distributors of the ball.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Yerson Mosquera - Makes five clearances in win Mosquera had one shot (zero on goal) and five clearances in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Valencia.

Impact Mosquera had a great defensive outing to help Villarreal earn three points at home, leading them in clearances, aerials won (six) and duels won (nine) in the match. The centerback started again after two appearances off bench. After such a strong performance, he will battle to get the nod again after the international break.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Baena - Misses PK in win Alex Baena recorded two shots (two on goal), seven crosses (six accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-0 win against Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 41st...

Impact Baena had a good offensive performance and led Villarreal in crosses and chances created during the win. The midfielder missed a PK in the first half, though, that would've been the opener for his side. He also received his 11th yellow card in the campaign.

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Atletico Madrid scores early and late to beat Villarreal away from home