Juan Foyth
VIL
CB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Jan 12, 1998 (28)
Right
6'2"
183 lb
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2026/2027 La Liga
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2026/2027 La Liga
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Starts, plays 45 minutes
Foyth (Achilles) started and played 45 minutes in Villarreal's preseason friendly against Levante, the club announced.
Analysis: Foyth had continued working on his recovery plan without seeing any minutes in friendly action, making this his first appearance since returning to training after a lengthy layoff from his Achilles injury, with Pau Navarro having seen increased playing time alongside Renato Veiga in central defense during his absence. His involvement marks a clear step forward in his buildup, and Foyth is expected to continue building up his match fitness as preseason progresses.
Progressing towards return
Foyth (Achilles) has continued to work on his recovery plan and is hopeful to be in contention for the new season, but the club has yet to specify when he'll make his competitive comeback, Carlos Subiela of Superdeporte.es reported Saturday.
Analysis: Foyth has trained with the team during the offseason, but the fact that he hasn't seen any minutes even in friendly action after a lengthy period on the sidelines makes it difficult for him to be heavily involved in the early stages of the 2026/27 period. The team will continue to handle the defender's return with caution and likely won't rush him into the starting lineup until he's in optimal shape. Meanwhile, Pau Navarro should see increased playing time alongside Renato Veiga in the middle of the back line.
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