Santiago Mouriño
VIL
RB
Possession Builder
Feb 13, 2002 (24)
Right
6'1"
168 lb
VillarrealGoal and costly penalty concession
Mourino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.
Analysis: Mourino pulled Villarreal level in the 66th minute, beating Julian Ryerson in the air at the near post on Georges Mikautadze's corner and steering his header inside the near post to make it 1-1. He was then on the wrong end of the decisive moment in the 85th minute, conceding a penalty after pulling down Serhou Guirassy inside the box following a corner, allowing BVB to reclaim the lead from the spot and seal the win. Mourino also picked up a yellow card and found himself at the heart of both of Villarreal's defining moments, one at each end of the scoreline, in an eventful individual performance.
Option off bench
Mourino (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Levante.
Analysis: Mourino passed his late fitness assessment after coach Marcelino confirmed he would be evaluated over the final two training sessions ahead of the fixture, recovering enough to earn a spot in the squad despite the cautious approach taken by the club. The defender had already missed the clash against the Celeste Sunday after being forced off against Oviedo with the ankle issue, and Villarreal opted against rushing him back into the starting role.
Late call for Levante clash
Mourino (ankle) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to coach Marcelino. "We have to see in the next two training sessions ahead of the game for Mourino."
Analysis: Mourino had been forced off late during the clash against Oviedo after picking up an ankle issue that made him miss the game against the Celeste Sunday, and the club is taking a cautious approach before committing to his involvement at the weekend. Alex Freeman and Rafa Marin are the most likely candidates to step in if Mourino cannot be cleared in time for Saturday's fixture against Levante as Villarreal push through the final stretch of the season.
Leaves with discomfort Thursday
Mourino subbed off after suffering a potential injury in Thursday's match against Oviedo.
Analysis: Mourino was forced off late after racking up six tackles and 10 duels won in a decent performance. While it's unclear if he sustained a significant problem, the full-back will be questionable ahead of the final stretch of the campaign. Both Alex Freeman and Rafa Marin are options to take the Uruguayan's place in the lineup in case he's eventually sidelined.
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