Xavi Quintillà could make his first-team debut after being named in the 18-man squad by Javi Calleja
Villarreal manager Javi Calleja has revealed the 18 players called up to the matchday squad for the Copa del Rey Round of 32 first-leg tie against UD Almería. The big news is the inclusion of Villarreal B defender Xavi Quintillà in the squad for the first time.
The game, which will take place in the Estadio Juegos del Mediterráneo (Thursday, 6:30pm CET), can be watched live in Spain on beIN Sports Max 1.
The matchday squad is made up of the following players:
1. S. Asenjo
2. Mario Gaspar
4. Funes Mori
5. S. Cáseres
6. Víctor Ruiz
7. Gerard
8. P. Fornals
10. Sansone
13. Andrés Fdez.
14. M. Trigueros
15. M. Llambrich
16. Pedraza
19. S. Cazorla
20. Iturra
22. Raba
24. M. Layún
30. Chukwueze
39. Quintillà
Injured
- 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.
- Daniele Bonera: Internal bruising in right foot.
- Mariano Barbosa: Bruising on back.
- Carlos Bacca: Grade 2 muscle sprain in left thigh.
- Toko Ekambi: Cramp in left calf.
Travel plan
The Yellows trip will leave Castellón Airport heading to Almería at 6:45pm CET. Once in Andalucía, Villarreal CF will stay at the Elba Amería 4* Hotel. The return trip is planned for Thursday after the match, arriving back at Castellón Airport.
