Javier Aguirre faces ten urgent fixes as Valencia sink into drop zone | OneFootball

Javier Aguirre arrives at Valencia with a daunting list. The side are second bottom with four of 21 points and footballing, physical and mental faults.

According to Superdeporte, priority one is escaping the drop zone, so results come first. The defeat to Real Sociedad showed desire alone is not enough.

He must reset a dressing room conditioned to losing, restore competitiveness and make the squad believe again, especially when games turn against them.

He also needs a clear identity, whether more direct or deeper, with players sure of their jobs in every phase. Reading games better is essential.

Raising key performers’ levels is vital, and so is backing academy prospects Aaron Mayol, David Otorbi and Aimar Blázquez with minutes, despite Óscar Sánchez returning to the reserves.

He must decide on Arnau Martínez, Ryunosuke Sato and Aliou Dieng, unused against Real Sociedad and peripheral in the last two matches, and try to revive Corberán’s forgotten men such as Dani Raba.

Both boxes need attention. Valencia have conceded 13 and scored four, so tightening up while creating more is the starting point.

Physical issues have piled up, disrupting selections and plans. Better conditioning and prevention should raise availability and consistency.

Mestalla must become an asset again, with only one of 12 points taken at home. Rebuilding the bond with the stands will depend on attitude and results.

Finally, work in the market starts with sporting director Braulio Vázquez, from free agents to a January to fix holes left by Ron Gourlay’s planning.

Source: Superdeporte

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