Eric Bailly, who has been used frequently owing to a shortage of defensive options, has been pinpointed by coach Marcelino García Toral as a significant discard from the team. At the age of 30, Bailly appears to have lost the coach's confidence because of unsatisfactory performances. His contract with Villarreal is due to expire in June, and sources suggest that he will not renew it, signaling his forthcoming exit from the club.