Valencia tighten security at Paterna to curb leaks | OneFootball

Valencia have moved to tighten security at Paterna amid a turbulent spell on the pitch. They visit Levante on Sunday needing something positive from Orriols to ease unrest that flared at Mestalla against Real Madrid.

According to AS, British CEO of football Ron Gourlay keeps an office at the Ciudad Deportiva de Paterna to stay close to the squad and Corberán. He has been surprised by the volume of day-to-day details reaching the press. Entrances and common media vantage points are now closely monitored, with a guard stopping attempts to watch tactical work.

Valencia typically train on pitch number five during the week, then switch to the Antonio Puchades surface on the eve of matches. Both areas are wrapped with tarpaulins to block external views. Strong winds in the Valencian Community have prompted the club to reinforce fixings that had begun to move.

Leaks have included trial line-ups from Corberán, player absences from sessions for various reasons and system changes. Even the possible starting role of Javi Guerra before the Real Madrid match emerged in advance.

The measures are intended to curb disclosures and keep preparations out of sight.

Source: AS