Villarreal - Espanyol. Preview, probable line-ups, and fantasy tips. LaLiga Matchday 23.

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Villarreal - Espanyol

Match date: 09/02-21:00

Villarreal CF

Following their draw in the last matchday of LaLiga in Pamplona against Osasuna, Villarreal now has gone 3 matchdays without a win. Nonetheless, the Yellow Submarine remains in fourth place in the standings, with a significant points cushion still over the fifth, and with a pending match to be played this month at the Ciutat de Valencia against Levante. Before that, however, the groguet team will host this Monday at La Cerámica an Espanyol side enduring an even worse streak, with 5 consecutive winless matches.

In terms of absences, Marcelino will continue without being able to count on the long-term injured players Foyth, Logan Costa, and Pau Cabanes, as well as with the newly arrived Alfon, who arrived with some muscle discomfort that he seems not to have overcome. On the other hand, Kambwala, Thomas, and Ayoze have trained with the group and could be available in the squad, although their participation is still in doubt. Finally, Pedraza will miss the match due to suspension, after receiving the fifth yellow card against Osasuna.

Thus, the yellow team's starting eleven is expected to be similar to the one from the recent matchdays, with a chance for Pau Navarro to enter the defense and with the main doubts in midfield, where Gueye, Comesaña, and Parejo will vie for two spots, and on the right wing, with Pepe and Buchanan as options.

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RCD Espanyol

After navigating through three consecutive defeats, the blanquiazul team will seek to break the bad streak of January at the always challenging stadium of Villarreal under Marcelino García Toral.

For this match, Manolo González will not be able to count on Carlos Romero or Ramón Terrats, both absent due to contractual issues in their respective loans. The absence of the left-back, in particular, is very bad news given everything he contributes both offensively and defensively. The only player in the infirmary is Javi Puado, who will miss the remainder of the season. Manolo has made several changes in recent matchdays to try to find the right formula for the team to return to the path of victory. Against Villarreal, there will be no exception.

Thus, the perico team's starting eleven is expected to have some changes compared to recent matchdays: Pere Milla and Omar El Hilali are expected to start.

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