Hugo Duro’s message after Valencia lose Trofeu Taronja | OneFootball

Hugo Duro called for unity after Valencia lost the Trofeu Taronja to Newcastle United at Mestalla, with the striker entering his sixth season as the club remain outside Europe. The squad, including the No 9, have previously said fighting to return is an obligation.

He finished pre-season without a goal but started under Carlos Corberán against Newcastle. According to Superdeporte, with days still to go before the competitive opener, Duro is well placed to start in the league opener at Mestalla.

Sadiq’s injury kept the Nigerian out of recent warm-ups, so he could be short of rhythm at the start.

A bittersweet night saw sections of Mestalla protest against the ownership, call for Corberán to resign and whistle after the defeat. Duro used social media to thank supporters for attending the last Trofeu Taronja at Mestalla and said they would meet again in the league in two weeks.

Home backing will be central this season, the last at Mestalla. Valencia begin La Liga with consecutive home games against Real Club Celta de Vigo and Real Betis, then FC Barcelona visit on matchday four.

Source: Superdeporte

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