Ghana youth star Mubarak Wakaso will undergo surgery on Monday to correct a fracture of the bones in his nose.
The incident occurred when collided with a team mate at training on Monday.
Wakaso has since been training with a protective mask and has been restricted to gym work.
"It hurts and I think the operation will help cure me," the 21-year-old told MTNFootball.com.
"I struggle to sleep especially at dawn."
Before the winter break, he suffered a thigh injury which ruled him out of their Uefa Champions League match.
Wakaso is hoping for more playing time under new coach Jose Molina whom he worked him in the Villarreal second team.