The French footballer sustained an injury against Barcelona on February 12 and will be unavailable for the remainder of the season.
Francis Coquelin, a French midfielder for Villarreal, was seriously hurt in the clash with CF Barcelona on Sunday, February 12, 2023. The injury means he will miss the rest of the campaign.
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He is diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the right knee.
Fans offered support through messages of encouragement during this challenging period, including posts from AsisaSalud and Villarreal CF’s official account, which reflected the club’s solidarity with the player.
— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) February 13, 2023
Francis Coquelin, injured at Villarreal: what does he have, how long will he be out and what matches would he miss?
Villarreal announced in a medical report published on Monday, February 13, that Coquelin sustained a torn cruciate ligament in his right knee. The report noted that after medical tests conducted at IMED Valencia Hospital, the injury occurred during the LaLiga Santander match against FC Barcelona, which was the 21st round of the season. It confirms that the French midfielder will undergo surgery in the coming days and will be sidelined for the rest of the season, with the club promising more details soon about the operation.
The injury happened in the 32nd minute of the first half of the Villarreal vs Barcelona match, a game that ended 0-1 in favor of the Catalans. After colliding with Frank Kessi, Coquelin remained on the ground in visible pain, and had to be carried off on a stretcher, with emotional tears as he was substituted by Samu Chukwueze.
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