Two Important Absences Confirmed at Valencia for This Matchday

Valencia CF

The session at the Ciudad Deportiva showed a worrying image: neither the forward nor the center-back joined the rest of the teammates to train, and everything points to the fact that they will miss the match unless there is a last-minute surprise. A double absence that forces Carlos Corberán to rethink plans, especially due to the impact it has on the defensive structure.

The week had started with a point of optimism, but as the days have passed, that expectation has faded and the situation once again narrows the coach’s margin of maneuver.

In defense, the scenario becomes even more complicated due to the absence of Eray Cömert. Given this context, the forecast is that Pepelu will accompany César Tárraga to try to stop a Vedat Muriqi who arrives at an important moment of the season. Additionally, the right side would again fall to Thierry Rendall, far from his best shape. Valencia CF will have to adjust pieces for a key clash at Son Moix.

When completing the squad list, the coaching staff will have to call on youth players who have not yet had minutes in the League this season under Corberán, a factor that complicates relying on them in a match of this magnitude.

In attack, the plan seems less complicated: Umar Sadiq will once again be the starting ‘9’. Behind him, Lucas Beltrán, Diego López, and Arnaut Danjuma appear as emergency alternatives should anything happen to the Nigerian, while at the Academy Mario Domínguez and Aimar Blázquez await an opportunity.