Iker Córdoba embraces Valencia change under Javier Aguirre | OneFootball

Iker Córdoba has pushed himself into Valencia’s reset under new coach Javier Aguirre, taking his chances and positioning himself to help alongside Aaron Mayol, David Otorbi and Aimar Blázquez.

According to Superdeporte, the young centre-back has shown his potential in recent appearances and is firmly at the service of the team and the new manager.

In the team’s first and only win, against Alavés, he came on for the final eight minutes, replacing Justin de Haas, and impressed. Later, in the last match of the Corberán era against Sevilla, he stepped in after César Tárrega was injured and delivered 66 composed minutes, excelling in build-up play.

Across 102 LaLiga minutes he has provided consistent defensive value, ranking well among under-21 centre-backs for forward passes, interventions, clearances, aerial duels and OBV, defined as the value a player adds to actions once the ball has passed through his feet.

Aguirre has highlighted Córdoba alongside Mayol and Otorbi when crediting Óscar Sánchez’s work with the Academy, praising the bold promotion of youth. He has said he does not look at age or experience and will pick players in the best form, placing Córdoba squarely in the frame for the ongoing reset.

Source: Superdeporte

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