Villarreal prepare for Copa del Rey tie with Real Madrid

Villarreal returned to training on Monday to prepare for Thursday's Copa del Rey clash with Real Madrid. They are without key players and Dutch striker Arnaut Danjuma's future is up in the air. 

Therefore, the striker was not involved his team's training session as the player is in England. The footballer has the club's permission as he is weighing up his options in the January market. 

In England, there is interest from Everton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth and Villarreal are waiting for a formal offer for the player. 

As well as Danjuma's absence, Alfonso Pedraza, Nico Jackson and Gio Lo Celso are out injured and they are continuing with their respective recoveries. 

Defender Kiko Femenia and Juan Foyth did not take part in training either as they got injured on Friday. 

Likewise, striker Gerard Moreno trained in the gym so it remains to be seen how he is for Thursday's cup clash. 

The main news from Quique Setien's side was the inclusion of B team striker Diego Collado. He has been a regular in Villarreal's Copa del Rey squads.

The clubs met back on January 7th in La Liga and the Yellow Submarine won the contest 2-1.