MBeyond the elimination and the wear and tear that playing the extension supposed for a team that is going through a bump in this phase of the season as a result of the multiple injuries suffered, the injury of Ruben Pea It was one of the worst news the group could receive was Unai Emery.
Copa del Rey (Quarters): Summary and goals of Levante 1-0 Villarreal
In the absence of the tests carried out tomorrow to confirm the extent of the injury, the footballer had to leave the game in the final stretch after suffering a severe puncture in the gluteal area that prevented him from continuing on the field of play. The Villarreal is thus left without the two right-backs of the first team every time the loss of the Avila joins that of Mario Gaspar, who will still be away from the playing fields for about a month.
In this way, as he already did against Levante, the Basque coach must continue betting on the alternative of a central converted to a winger as Juan Foyth. In the same way Andrei Ratiu, whom Villarreal recovered in this winter market given the casualties on that right wing, surely enjoying opportunities.
The problem, yes, is twofold for the yellow set since Pea could also act as an extreme to alleviate absences such as those of Chukwueze, the march of Kubo winter market or sick leave Gerard Moreno.
The Villarreal added a new disappointment to his long list in Copa history where, on only one occasion, he has exceeded the quarterfinals. As happened last season against him Mirands, the yellows were again at the gates of the semifinal round and will have to wait for another season to try to overcome