Villarreal will face Rayo Vallecano this Wednesday in LaLiga, playing the match that was postponed at the beginning of November due to the havoc caused by the DANA storm in the Valencian Community. Avoiding defeat would see the Yellow Submarine overtake Mallorca to fifth, although a victory would allow them to keep pace with Athletic Club in the final Champions League spot.
However, Villarreal will not find it easy to win at La Cerámica as they are missing several first-team players. Players such as Diego Conde and Logan Costa are injured, while Alex Baena, Dani Parejo and Kiko Femenia are suspended after receiving yellow card suspensions during the weekend loss to Real Betis.
The good news for coach Marcelino García Toral is that Juan Foyth will return to the squad for the first time in December 2023.
Call for the #VillarrealRayo.@JuanMFoyth He is discharged and goes on the list.
Congratulations, Juan 👏💛!@AsisaSalud pic.twitter.com/nKYqNPWlyi
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) December 18, 2024
Foyth has suffered serious knee and shoulder injuries over the past 12 months but has returned. It is great news for Villarreal, although it will take a long time to regain its rhythm.