Corberán’s plans for Valencia’s final two pre-season friendlies | OneFootball

Valencia face CD Teruel at 18:00 at the Antonio Puchades in their penultimate pre-season test, after logistical issues scrapped the planned game with UD Ibiza.

According to Superdeporte, Carlos Corberán will hand greater minutes to those who played less against Newcastle on Saturday. Regular substitutes are set for heavier workloads, with room for academy talent, though first-team rhythm remains the priority.

The fixture had been earmarked for Valencia Mestalla, but the first team will now take it on. Teruel therefore meet the same opponents in a different setting, with Valencia intent on hitting the league start at a higher competitive level. Corberán wants to avoid repeats of recent seasons, when intensity at kick-off lagged behind requirements.

The schedule was adjusted because of today’s solar eclipse. The partial phase is due around 19:38, so only the closing stages might overlap with the initial dip in light.

Tomorrow at 19:30 comes the final warm-up against Hércules. The plan flips, with the regular starters expected to begin, aiming to give the core XI one last demanding run-out before competitive action.

Valencia have sold out the available allocation for both friendlies. Corberán tackles the double-header with some absences while the sporting department work to add a dependable right-back and strengthen other areas, and he will use these games to finalise a squad that still needs pieces before competition starts.

Source: Superdeporte

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