News about Francis Coquelin

The 36-year-old, who also spent time in the Premier League with Watford , enjoyed a successful three-year spell in LaLiga with Villarreal. He played a total of 148 games for the Yellow Submarine, including 40 in all competitions last term but his contract with the club was not renewed and he has been a free agent since the summer. But instead of finding another club in one of Europe's top leagues or even further afield, the France international has reportedly joined a Spanish fourth-division basketball side.

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After twisting his knee during Villarreal's 1-0 loss to Barcelona on Sunday, tearful Francis Coquelin left the pitch on a stretcher. As players from both teams fought anxiously midway through the first half, the French midfielder writhed around in pain for several minutes after falling awkwardly midway through the first half. Coquelin has been on the sidelines for a lengthy time, and could be ruled out for the remainder of the season.