Villarreal Finds Replacement for Íñigo Pérez: Ernesto Valverde

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Ernesto Valverde appears in the latest news from Villarreal as one of the possible replacements for Iñigo Pérez on the groguet bench if the Castellon team does not improve its results in the next few matchdays. The 62-year-old coach has been without a team since his contract with Athletic Club ended on June 30th and could return to a bench he already occupied between 2009 and 2010.

Villarreal's defeat against Real Madrid (1-0) this Saturday has further complicated Pérez's situation. The team currently holds the tenth position in LaLiga with eight points in eight matchdays, a balance below the expectations with which the season started.

Ernesto Valverde, an option for Villarreal's bench

The name of Ernesto Valverde has started circulating as a possible replacement for Pérez due to the team's struggles in finding consistency. His immediate availability represents an advantage, although there is currently no confirmation of formal negotiations between the coach and the Castellon entity.

Valverde concluded his last stint at Athletic Club at the end of the 2025/2026 season. The coach had announced in March that he would not continue leading the Bilbao team, ending a period where he won the 2024 Copa del Rey and qualified the team for the Champions League.

His experience at Villarreal also works in his favor. The coach managed the Yellow Submarine during the 2009/2010 season, although his time at the club ended before completing the campaign.

During that period, he accumulated 32 official matches, with an average of around 1.44 points per game. His knowledge of the club and his subsequent career at Athletic and Barcelona explain why his name is once again linked to the Estadio de la Cerámica.

Iñigo Pérez needs results to keep his position in LaLiga

The situation of Iñigo Pérez is beginning to raise doubts after a start of the season where Villarreal has only managed two wins in eight matches. The Castellon team also has two draws and four losses. The situation is becoming urgent at Villarreal, and it is not the first time that Iñigo Pérez has been under scrutiny.

Victories against Málaga (1-3) and Levante (3-1) had helped improve results before the international break. However, the defeat against Real Madrid prevented this positive trend from continuing.

At the Santiago Bernabéu, Villarreal competed until the end but failed to convert their chances into goals. Yan Diomande scored the only goal of the match in the 62nd minute, once again leaving the team without points.

Pérez acknowledged after the game that the lack of offensive efficiency had prevented a positive result. The coach defended the team's overall performance and expressed his intention to maintain the football proposal despite the current standings.

There is confidence in Iñigo, but changes are needed

The immediate schedule will be crucial in determining the evolution of his continuity. Villarreal will need to regain points to approach European positions, a goal that contrasts with their current tenth place.

For now, Ernesto Valverde remains an option linked to rumors about the Yellow Submarine's bench, not a confirmed signing. The next decision lies with Villarreal's board, who will need to assess Pérez's upcoming results before officially considering a coaching change.

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