Braulio Vázquez outlines Valencia CF built on 'Guidos' and 'Mayoles' | OneFootball

According to Superdeporte, Braulio Vázquez used his first press conference as Valencia CF sporting director to set out a plan to blend experienced professionals with ambitious academy talent. He spoke with short term urgency but kept his longer term idea in view.

He cited the value of pairing a Guido-type player with a Mayol-type, so veterans provide immediate competitiveness and act as guides for younger team-mates. The aim is to ease the transition for youngsters while strengthening the side now.

He described the Argentine profile as exactly what he is looking for, and said he would like one in each line of the team. That, he argued, would protect emerging prospects from extra burden and let them grow in the first team.

Vázquez has arrived in a delicate situation and accepts that building a balanced squad will take time. He has inherited gaps in the squad, with academy players having stepped up in emergencies, but he wants them to reach the elite on a planned pathway.

Paterna is central to his thinking. He praised the Academy’s work and highlighted, twice, the roles of Luis Martínez, the Academy director, and José Jiménez, head of scouting.

Source: Superdeporte

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