Samuel Chukwueze featured in Villarreal’s 2-1 away defeat to Valencia in Saturday’s La Liga game.
The Super Eagles star was surprisingly dropped to the bench at Mestalla despite starring for the Yellow Submarine in their last outing against Celta Vigo, where he found the back of the net.
After Andre Zambo Anguissa’s strike had cancelled out Rodrigo Moreno’s opener, the 20-year-old winger was then introduced for Cameroon international Karl Toko Ekambi in the 63rd minute.
Chukwueze made spirited efforts to help his side secure maximum points in the encounter, firing three shots and making 92% successful pass rate.