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Éric Bailly’s return to Villarreal has followed a sadly familiar script — early promise overshadowed by injury, limited game time, and growing uncertainty over his future at the club. When the Ivorian centre-back rejoined Villarreal in the summer of 2024, there was cautious optimism surrounding his homecoming. After an underwhelming spell at Olympique de Marseille […]
Nicolas Pépé has resumed full training with Villarreal after recovering from muscle discomfort, boosting the Spanish side’s preparations ahead of their crucial La Liga encounter against Real Betis on Sunday. The Ivorian international, who has missed the club’s last two fixtures due to a muscle issue, joined his teammates on Thursday under the guidance of […]
Villarreal have received a significant boost ahead of their crucial La Liga clash against Athletic Club, with Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye returning to training following an ankle injury sustained during the international break. The Yellow Submarine will also welcome back Spanish winger Ilias Akhomach after a long-term absence. However, concerns persist over the availability of […]
Villarreal winger Ilias Akhomach has taken a significant step towards his comeback after spending five months on the sidelines due to a severe knee injury. On April 1, 2025, the Moroccan international resumed on-field training, though he remains limited to individual drills and technical exercises. Road to Recovery Akhomach suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament […]
Villarreal midfielder Pape Gueye will miss his side’s upcoming La Liga fixture against Getafe after suffering an ankle injury while on international duty with Senegal. The 25-year-old was forced off at halftime during Senegal’s goalless draw against Sudan last week and was subsequently unavailable for the team’s 2-0 victory over Togo. While initial fears suggested […]
Pape Gueye has returned to his club, Villarreal, after sustaining an injury during Senegal’s recent international fixture. The midfielder, who was forced off at halftime in the match against Sudan, has now begun his recovery process in Spain. Early departure from Senegal camp The 26-year-old was part of Senegal’s squad for the March international window […]
Spanish defender Fran Garcia was full of praise for French-Cameroonian forward Kylian Mbappe on Saturday evening after his heroics in Real Madrid’s victory against Villarreal. The Frenchman scored a brace against Villarreal in the Spanish La Liga game to earn a first away win for Real Madrid against the opponent since 2017. With his two […]
Villarreal’s Ivorian defender Eric Bailly is enduring a challenging spell, having played just one minute in the club’s last nine matches, raising concerns over his future with the team. A sharp decline in playing time After making a promising return to the Spanish side, Bailly initially played a key role in Villarreal’s defense. However, in […]
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Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye has opened up on the reasons behind his departure from Olympique de Marseille to join Villarreal on a free transfer. In an interview with L’Équipe, Gueye revealed that the desire for consistent playing time and the influence of Villarreal coach Marcelino were key factors in his decision. Despite efforts by Marseille […]
Villarreal winger Alex Baena has lauded Senegalese striker Nicolas Jackson, highlighting his significant improvement and impact since joining Chelsea. According to Baena, Jackson has transformed into one of the top strikers in the English Premier League, contributing to the Blues’ aspirations for a top-four finish or even a title challenge this season. Baena, who shared […]
