Francis Coquelin ready for the regional derby
Valencia CF's final derby outing of the season will take place on Sunday against Villarreall at 5 pm kick-off time at the Estadio de la Cerámica where they will look to return to winning ways and end their hoodoo on the road with their first away win of the year.
Francis Coquelin has returned to the squad list after the muscle problems he suffered against Real Madrid and he is main the novelty in Albert Celades’squad list for Sunday’s regional derby against Villarreal CF on matchday 32 of LaLiga.
The Estadio the la Ceremica saw the Frenchman make a return from a long-term injury to his Achilles tendon last season so it will be a special for him. Francis worked hard on his recovery and he is back to full fitness and will be available to help the team maintain their perfect regional derby record.
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