Iñigo Pérez’s first Villarreal XI at La Cerámica, and where to watch v Dépor | OneFootball

Villarreal enter a gruelling run, five games in 15 days before a new three-week international break. Iñigo Pérez’s side make their La Cerámica bow on Saturday against Deportivo de A Coruña after two draws and a defeat.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, Pérez is unlikely to rip up his XI before Tuesday’s Champions League opener in Dortmund, though several lesser-used players could come in.

Luiz Junior should continue in goal in the league, with Gulácsi awaiting a first big chance, perhaps in Dortmund given his experience. Right-back is ripe for change, with Freeman pushing.

Foyth has had discomfort and no training this week, so looks a certain absentee. Logan Costa and Pau Navarro are eyeing first minutes, Renato Veiga remains a fixture. Carlos Romero has started every game, Cardona likely waits for the second half.

In midfield, academy prospect Carlos Maciá is pushing for a first start, which would sideline Comesaña or Gueye. Saliba and Diattá seem less likely.

Nicolas Pepe has been a standout on the right and should keep his place, with Ilias Akhomach seeking minutes. On the left, Buchanan started in Vitoria and Moleiro should start against Dépor.

Up front, Mikautadze is set to lead the line with Oluwaseyi waiting. Gerard Moreno could be pivotal at home, and only one of him and Ayoze can start.

Kick-off is at 19.30. The match will be shown in Spain on Movistar+, LaLiga channel 54.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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