Peter Gulácsi will be unavailable for Villarreal CF in their Champions League match against Napoli. The 36-year-old Hungarian goalkeeper was the victim of an armed robbery at his home in Puçol during the night of Monday to Tuesday, an incident that has left him emotionally affected. The authorities were notified immediately and are conducting an investigation.
Luiz Junior will start in goal at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The Brazilian, signed for 12 million euros, regains the starting spot after losing it to Gulácsi in early September. The team, sitting 11th in La Liga with 8 points, heads into this match after a 3-1 win over Napoli in their last Champions League outing.
Manager Iñigo Pérez is forced into this change at a key point in the season. Gulácsi had made his Villarreal debut in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund. The club did not give a timeline for his return, prioritising his wellbeing. The team's next fixture is against Elche at home this Saturday. The squad and coaching staff have offered their full support to the goalkeeper and his family.
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