Coquelin make early return

Francis Coquelin, the French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Villarreal CF and the France national team, has made an early return to training after recovering from an injury.

Coquelin suffered a knee injury in Villarreal's La Liga match against Real Madrid on November 21, which forced him to miss several weeks of action. However, he has now made a swift recovery and has rejoined his teammates for training.

The 29-year-old midfielder is expected to be available for selection for Villarreal's upcoming matches, including their La Liga fixture against Real Sociedad on January 3.

Coquelin's early return to training is a boost for Villarreal, who have struggled with injuries to several key players this season. The midfielder's presence in the team is expected to strengthen Villarreal's midfield and provide a boost to their chances of securing a top-four finish in La Liga.

It's worth noting that Coquelin has been an important player for Villarreal since joining the club in 2018, making over 100 appearances and scoring 5 goals. He has also been a regular member of the France national team, earning over 20 caps and scoring 1 goal.