Latest update on Carlos Romero and Foyth

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The Yellow Submarine will face this Tuesday, from 21:00, one of the toughest trips on the European calendar. And they will do so with serious problems in defence. Neither Carlos Romero nor Juan Foyth were able to take part in the latest session held this Monday, so their chances of being available at Signal Iduna Park have been considerably reduced.

With the final squad list still to be confirmed and Íñigo Pérez set to explain things in the press conference scheduled for this afternoon in Dortmund, the two defenders are clearly pointing to being ruled out for the Champions League match.

Carlos Romero still not appearing

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The situation that creates the most uncertainty is possibly that of Carlos Romero. The full-back was initially among the candidates to start last weekend's game against Deportivo, but he ended up missing out due to physical problems that appeared practically at the very last minute.

What initially could be interpreted as a precautionary measure now takes on greater importance. Romero also has not trained with his team-mates this Monday, so he continues to be unable to compete at normal levels.

For now, the exact extent of the problem is not known and we will have to pay close attention to Íñigo Pérez's words. His absence in Dortmund is looking increasingly likely, and the main question now is whether he can recover over the next few days to be available for matchday 5 against Real Betis.

Foyth improves, but still not back with the group

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The case of Juan Foyth goes back further. The Argentine defender has been carrying physical issues since the match against Alavés and he already missed the most recent league game against Deportivo.

Íñigo Pérez had shown some optimism days ago about his recovery and explained that the progress was being “very favourable”. However, the reality is that Foyth continues to not work with the rest of the squad and he also has not been able to complete the session ahead of the trip to Germany.

Everything suggests, therefore, that the coaching staff will not take risks in Champions League. Hope will be pinned on the next training sessions, with next Monday's league clash against Betis in mind.

A defence stretched to the limit before visiting Dortmund

The possible absences of Romero and Foyth also come at a delicate time for Villarreal. The Yellow team still have not managed to win in the first four matchdays of LaLiga and they are coming off a 2-3 defeat against Deportivo at La Cerámica, a result that has increased the need to find a turning point as soon as possible.

Íñigo Pérez will have to put together a defence again that already saw changes over the weekend. Pau Navarro is gaining options to continue having a leading role, while the coach will also have to decide how to readjust the left-back position if Carlos Romero's absence is finally confirmed.

Fantasy attention ahead of matchday 5

For fantasy managers, the situation calls for caution. Carlos Romero and Foyth should continue to be considered doubtful for the next matchday, especially after not training this Monday.

The Champions League game will also serve as a useful reference point. If neither of them travels or gets minutes in Dortmund, all eyes will be on the second-half of the week training sessions. Foyth appears to be a bit further along in his recovery, while Carlos Romero's consecutive absence is now creating more uncertainty than expected.

Íñigo Pérez's press conference from Germany should provide new clues about the condition of both players and about the timelines Villarreal are working with to get them back.