Javi Calleja has called up 18 players for this Sunday’s match at the RCDE Stadium (6:30pm CEST)
Villarreal CF manager Javi Calleja, has named an 18-man matchday squad for the game against RCD Espanyol, corresponding to Matchday 8 of LaLiga. The fixture will take place at 6:30pm CEST at the RCDE Stadium and can be watched live on beIN Sports in Spain.
The matchday squad is made up of the following 18 players:
1. S. Asenjo
3. Álvaro
4. Funes Mori
6. Víctor Ruiz
7. Gerard
8. P. Fornals
9. Bacca
11. J. Costa
13. Andrés Fdez.
14. M. Trigueros
15. M. Llambrich
16. Pedraza
17. Toko Ekambi
19. S. Cazorla
20. Iturra
22. Raba
24. M. Layún
30. Chukwueze
Injuries:
- Javi Fuego: In the recovery process after an arthroscopy in his right knee.
- Bruno Soriano: In the recovery process after an osteophyte resection in the tibial anterior tuberosity of his left leg.
- Santi Cáseres: Grade two medial collateral ligament sprain in his left knee.
Suspensions:
- Mario Gaspar
Travel plan:
The Villarreal party will leave today from the Training Ground (Ciudad Deportiva) by coach, towards Barcelona. Once there, they will stay at the NH Collection Barcelona Gran Calderón Hotel. The return trip, also by coach, will take place once the match is over on Sunday.
