Juan Foyth a doubt for Villarreal’s La Cerámica return against Deportivo | OneFootball

Villarreal are set to return to La Cerámica with Juan Foyth a doubt after discomfort in Friday’s defeat at Alavés in Mendizorroza. His fitness will be assessed before Saturday’s visit of Deportivo de A Coruña.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, a possible absence would force Iñigo Pérez to change his centre-back pairing for the first time this season.

Foyth has been a mainstay for the new coach, completing the first three league matches alongside Renato Veiga against Racing de Santander, Atlético de Madrid and Alavés.

Caution is advised given his recent history. He is returning from a serious Achilles injury that sidelined him for a long spell, and at 28 has endured several setbacks.

If he is not ready, Logan Costa and Pau Navarro are the natural options to partner Veiga. Both sit behind the current first-choice pair but should see minutes in a packed season.

In principle the third centre-back is Logan Costa, though his condition is uncertain and he has not played regularly since an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in summer 2025. Pau Navarro logged many minutes last term and is strong on the ball.

Mouriño could also play centrally, with Freeman at right-back. The schedule argues against risks, with the match followed quickly by a Champions League opener at Borussia Dortmund’s Signal Iduna Park. This week will shape Foyth’s progress, and indications are he may not feature on Saturday.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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