Danjuma fails to spark as Mestalla loses patience

Valencia CF

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Danjuma
4.010.000€-30.000€3

J12

7

J11

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J10

6

J9

6

J8

DL

10

The Dutch forward did not get the response he needed from his team in a particularly tricky match. His lack of intensity in certain actions, especially in defensive duties , ended up provoking the anger of the stands . One specific moment in the second half laid bare his lack of involvement off the ball and sparked protests from the fans.

The numbers do not help to improve his situation. According to the data published after the match, Danjuma finished the 90 minutes without any defensive contributions and was involved in just two duels. A record a long way off Umar Sadiq's, who racked up four defensive contributions and as many as 14 contests.

What's more, he barely took on his opponents, one of his best qualities. Not even then when he had in front of him Arda Güler , and we all know defending is not his strong suit. 

The comparison shows a significant difference in the physical commitment required in a situation as delicate as the one Valencia are going through.

What's more, the result made the atmosphere at Mestalla even worse . Fede Valverde, Arda Güler and Kylian Mbappé's goals sealed a defeat that left the Che side very shaken , while José Gayà's sending-off only made a day to forget.

Danjuma still has room to turn around the situation and change the fans' perception of the supporters, but he needs to answer on the pitch. In a Valencia side that needs commitment, intensity and results, individual talent no longer seems enough to convince Mestalla and the Dutchman his chances are running out.