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# Saliba returns to training with Villarreal after injury absence

Nathan-Dylan Saliba has recovered from his injury and is now available to play for Villarreal, after an absence of 6 days.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 30 October 2026، 03:06 Saudi time

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Saliba returns to training with Villarreal after injury absence

Spanish club [Villarreal](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/villarreal-221) have announced the return of their player [Nathan-Dylan Saliba](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/nathan-dylan-saliba-6386) to training after recovering from the injury that had kept him off the pitch.

Saliba had been absent from the team since 24 October 2026 due to injury, before the club announced his full recovery and return on 30 October 2026.

This means the player was out of action for 6 days before regaining his fitness to return to the squad.

Saliba's return comes ahead of Villarreal's upcoming match against Espanyol, in the 11th round of the 2026/27 Spanish league season.

The match is scheduled to be played at Villarreal's stadium on 30 October 2026 at 23:00 Saudi time.

The match will be broadcast on beIN Sports.

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