[ MORE: Man City come back to lead Bristol City, 2-1, in other semi ] Francis Coquelin helped Unai Emery to his second win in four games as Villarreal manager, albeit in another friendly match, ahead of the new La Liga season getting underway. Villarreal sign Coquelin in 8 million deal. Soon to be announced and providing he is regular starter he will form a formidable partnership with Parejo. He rarely strays past the half way line which is what you need from a cdm. The Frenchman has started all three of Villarreal games at the start of the 2020-21 La Liga season, but he was withdrawn at half time at the Camp Nou with an injury. Villarreal said in a statement, “The French midfielder has suffered a muscle tear in his right hamstring. “Medical tests have confirmed that Francis Coquelin suffered a muscle tear in his right hamstring during Villarreal CF’s last game against FC Barcelona. Puedes cambiar tus opciones en cualquier momento visitando Tus controles de privacidad. In the next two month, we will really define the outlook of our season. He has 89 appearances with Valencia, scoring once and providing three assists. He was recalled from loan at Charlton in mid-December 2014 when Arsenal suffered an … After stints in the Premier league with Arsenal, he will bring that much need physicality to Villarreal. The majority of Villarreal will welcome this considering there hasn’t been a solid a defencive midfielder since Rodri/ Bruno pre injuries. The role of a CDM largely goes unrecognised. Frankly, until Santi Caseres gets back we are just a touch light in terms of defensive midfielders to run a three man midfield every match, but an important part of that working will be significant improvement in Coquelin’s positioning from what we saw before his injury. He won’t be snapped up the moment he shows promise like Rodri. Latest on Villarreal midfielder Francis Coquelin including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Francis Coquelin ‘s time at Arsenal has come to an end, as the 26-year-old French midfielder will complete a $16-million transfer to La Liga side Valencia in the coming days. Soon to be announced and providing he is regular starter he will form a formidable partnership with Parejo. Last year this was evident as neither Zambo or Iborra could provide the defencive discipline needed. Looks like 13 million for both Coquelin and Parejo with 8 Million for the latter. The Yellow Submarine head to Alaves in midweek La Liga action tomorrow, before playing host to neighbours Valencia this weekend, followed by games against Cadiz, Real Valladolid, Getafe and Real Madrid after the conclusion of the international break. Gooner. Things haven’t got off to a great start at Villarreal for Unai Emery. Dreamer. These are the stats I like to see as CDM. The club have announced that Francis Coquelin has been medically discharged from his hamstring injury. Defensive Midfield, Contract expires: View the player profile of Villarreal Midfielder Francis Coquelin, including statistics and photos, on the official website of the Premier League. document.getElementById('newsnowlogo_a').style.textDecoration='none'; Feminist. Midfielder may be available for Villarreal vs Valencia this weekend. Villarreal sign Valencia duo Coquelin and Parejo for combined €8m, Valencia star Francis Coquelin edges closer to Villarreal switch, Villarreal reach agreement with Valencia on Parejo, Coquelin deals. Francis Coquelin played for Arsenal between 2011 and 2018. Coquelin has already scored for Villarreal, but, as it was in a friendly, it won’t count on any official stats. He rarely strays past the half way line which is what you need from a cdm. Credit to who ever secured this deal it is exactly what Villarreal needed. View Francis Coquelin profile on Yahoo Sports. Francis Coquelin, 29, from France Villarreal CF, since 2020 Defensive Midfield Market value: €8.00m * May 13, 1991 in Laval, France See as how this is a Friday before a match on Sunday, I very much doubt that this will lead to him starting against Valencia, but it is certainly a welcome boost as we get ready for mid week matches in the Europa League this month. He was recalled from loan at Charlton in mid-December 2014 when Arsenal suffered an injury crisis and went on to form an impressive partnership alongside Santi Cazorla, although Coquelin’s limitations were glaring when the Spaniard was not beside him. To this point, VIllarreal has more or less held serve against a mixed bag of opening fixtures. Former Leicester City midfielder Vicente Iborra is set to fill in for Coquelin in the coming weeks, as Unai Emery’s side face a testing run of domestic games. Sometimes found in the Guardian, Vice.com & elsewhere talking queer issues, politics & football. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The struggle will be doing this largely without Pervis Estupinan and Gerard Moreno, both victims of the last international break. It is not a direct replacement for any player as Villarreal currently don’t have CDM. After stints in the Premier league with Arsenal, he will bring that much need physicality to Villarreal. The football player is currently single, his starsign is Taurus and he is now 29 years of age. This will free up our more attacking minded players from defending and provide the wings backs protection when pressing forward. Villarreal announce signing of Francis Coquelin from Valencia, On The Spot Report: Parejo Proves a Point as Villarreal Punish Valencia 2-1, Villarreal vs Valencia: La Liga Gamethread, Updates from the Derbi de de la Comunitat, Francis Coquelin medically cleared from hamstring injury, Derby Week: Q and A with Paco Polit about Villarreal vs Valencia, Unai Emery speaks out on Real Madrid’s Kubo whining. The 4-4-2 has been replaced by a three man midfield that has gone a long way in both bolstering our right flank- by giving Mario Gaspar help in defense- and also solidified us in transition in general because of the positioning of Vincente Iborra. It is not until the end of the season that your commitment and the role within the team is truly recognised. Villarreal today announced the signing today of Coquelin on a 4 year deal. If in doubt, assume sarcasm. Despite playing time Coquelin is not afraid of tackle. According to report from Marca, the former Arsenal man will miss a minimum of three weeks with the problem, alongside fellow injury concerns Alberto Moreno, Ruben Pena and Alfonso Pedraza. Para obtener más información sobre cómo utilizamos tu información, consulta nuestra Política de privacidad y la Política de cookies. It shows the transfer history, the clubs Francis Coquelin played for in his career, time of transfers and the transfer fees. 30.06.2024, Agent: Football Espana brings you up-to-the-minute news and views from the Spanish Primera Liga, brought to you by our enthusiastic and talented team. Villarreal midfielder Francis Coquelin is set to miss up to a month of action after suffering a hamstring injury in the 4-0 defeat against Barcelona last weekend. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Emery has beaten Barcelona just twice in 27 attempts, losing 18 and shipping 68 goals while scoring just 30. France U21. You won’t be getting a Kante like player but a solid midfielder who will provide protection to the CBS. Unai Emery brought Coquelin to Villarreal in the summer of 2020, paying £5.85m, well under market value. “The recovery time will depend on the player’s progress.”. Para permitir a Verizon Media y a nuestros socios procesar tus datos personales, selecciona 'Acepto' o selecciona 'Gestionar ajustes' para obtener más información y para gestionar tus opciones, entre ellas, oponerte a que los socios procesen tus datos personales para sus propios intereses legítimos. Now, Francis Coquelin, their second most expensive signing of the summer, faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Michael Manuello, Former International: Francis Coquelin (born 1991), French footballer; Jean Coquelin (1865–1944), French actor, son of Benoît-Constant; Pierre Coquelin de Lisle (1900–1980), French sports shooter; This page lists people with the surname Coquelin. In the time Coquelin has been absent, the team has seen a shift in midfield philosophy. May 13, 1991 (29), Place of birth: See as how this is a Friday before a match on Sunday, I very much doubt that this will lead to him starting against Valencia, but it is certainly a welcome boost as we get ready for mid week matches in the Europa League this month.. Join the discussion or compare with others! Laval, Position: Francis Coquelin medically cleared from hamstring injury, On The Spot Report: Parejo Proves a Point as Villarreal Punish Valencia 2-1, Villarreal vs Valencia: La Liga Gamethread, Updates from the Derbi de de la Comunitat, Derby Week: Q and A with Paco Polit about Villarreal vs Valencia, Unai Emery speaks out on Real Madrid’s Kubo whining, FIFA Virus Strikes Villarreal, Part Two: Estupiñan injured in Ecuador win.