Nicolas Pépé
VIL
Right Winger
One-v-One Creator
May 29, 1995 (31)
Left
6'0"
161 lb
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2026/2027 La Liga
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2026/2027 La Liga
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Returns to training wearing protective mask
Pepe resumed training Monday while wearing a protective mask following recent eye surgery, according to A Punt Esports.
Analysis: Pepe has taken an encouraging step toward returning to competitive action after recovering from an eye surgery that forced him to miss Villarreal's recent fixtures. The Ivorian winger was spotted training Monday with a protective mask, suggesting he has made sufficient progress to resume on-field activities despite still requiring additional protection. It remains unclear whether he will be cleared to feature in Tuesday's Copa del Rey clash against Manacor. Pepe has recorded two goals, 14 shots and 17 crosses across six La Liga appearances this season, including five starts, establishing himself as an important attacking option. His potential return would provide Villarreal with additional depth on the right flank. His availability for competitive action will depend on medical clearance and how he responds to training while wearing the protective mask.
Yet to resume team training
Pepe (eye) will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash against Liverpool after remaining absent from Monday's team training session as he continues recovering from eye surgery, according to A Punt Esports.
Analysis: Pepe continues to recover from a scheduled eye procedure that has already forced him to miss Villarreal's recent fixtures, with the winger yet to resume training alongside his teammates. The Ivorian has recorded two goals, 14 shots and 17 crosses across six La Liga appearances this season, including five starts. Although his recovery was initially expected to be relatively short, no definitive return date has been established. Tajon Buchanan's return to full team training could provide Villarreal with an additional option on the right flank, while Ilias Akhomach could also benefit from Pepe's continued absence.
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