Defensive worries for Villarreal
Tuesday, April 5, 2005
Article summary
Javi Venta will miss Villarreal CF's tie against AZ Alkmaar while Juan Manuel Peña could join him on the sidelines.
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No chance
Javi Venta, 29, suffered a groin strain during Saturday's 3-1 win against Athletic Club Bilbao and faces a two-week lay-off. With the return match scheduled for 14 April, he will not feature against the Dutch side at all. Peña, 32, has a chance but is expected to miss the opening game at least with a sprained ankle. Another defender, captain Quique Álvarez, has a knee problem so 19-year-old César Arzo could be brought into the back line.