Cazorla injured: I am very sad

Villarreal CF’s preparations for Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Arsenal FC have suffered a blow with the news that Santi Cazorla will miss the remainder of the season after fracturing the fibula in his right leg during the 3-0 loss to UD Almería.

“I am very sad because a beautiful part of the season is approaching and I’ll miss it,” said Cazorla, who was ever-present in the Liga this term. “It’s a big disappointment for me. I understand the severity of the injury and I will continue to support my team-mates. I fell badly and as soon as I heard a crack I knew that something was wrong.”