Villarreal return to revamped La Cerámica for home bow against in-form Deportivo | OneFootball

Villarreal host Deportivo de la Coruña at 21.00 tonight, their first match at La Cerámica since 24 May, and a chance to chase a first win of the Iñigo Pérez era.

According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, the squad trained at La Cerámica yesterday morning to acclimatise and refresh the pitch measurements. The stadium has been refurbished and given a fresh look since that season finale against Atlético Madrid.

Across their first three official outings, Pérez has introduced clear tweaks. Full-backs step inside, the team counter-presses after losing the ball, and they look to build in possession without shunning quick transitions. Those shifts have seen Villarreal create as much as in previous seasons while allowing fewer chances.

Deportivo return to the top flight after a buoyant summer, signing Leo Román and Aubameyang, then adding Marc Casadó and Josema Giménez late on. They are unbeaten on five points, drawing with Elche and Málaga and beating Valencia in the previous round. Their counter-attacking threat is clear, with a rejuvenated Aubameyang scoring in each of the first three rounds.

Pérez has almost a full group available. The only absentee is Juan Foyth, still recovering from the issues that surfaced during the Alavés match.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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