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Nathan Saliba returns to Villarreal squad for massive Champions League clash with PSG

After missing two matches with a muscle injury, Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba is set to return to the Villarreal squad for their biggest match of the season so far. The Yellow Submarine host back-to-back Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain at…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:51 PM

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Nathan Saliba has recovered from a muscle injury and returned to Villarreal's squad to face Paris Saint-Germain.
Villarreal head coach Iñigo Pérez confirmed Saliba returned to training and is available for the Champions League match.
Villarreal currently sit with a 1-0-2 group stage record ahead of hosting the back-to-back European champions.

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Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba has returned to the Villarreal squad ahead of their Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain at Estadio de la Cerámica. Head coach Iñigo Pérez confirmed that Saliba resumed training following a two-match absence due to a muscle injury and will be available for selection.

Villarreal currently hold a 1-0-2 record in the Champions League group phase, having lost to Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund while securing a 3-1 win over Napoli. Saliba's recovery also boosts the Canadian Men's National Team ahead of their upcoming Nations League quarterfinal tie against Guatemala.

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