Óscar Sánchez, interim knocking on the elite's door at Valencia | OneFootball

Óscar Sánchez takes the Mestalla dugout today as Valencia’s interim head coach, the 66th home coach in the club’s history. According to AS, he steps up while the club court Javier Aguirre to replace Carlos Corberán, and the Mexican could yet walk away given a one-year offer from Braulio Vázquez.

A week with the first team has enhanced his standing, the sporting director now considering him for the future thanks to his manner, preparation and potential. He oversaw Tuesday’s first league win at Mendizorroza and now faces Real Sociedad.

Former colleagues are emphatic. José Manuel Aira says he is ready for Primera, and Vicente Mir would give him a first team without hesitation, praising his intensity, clear structure and ability to convince players, underlined by starting academy youngster Aaron Mayol.

Sánchez moved from playing to coaching at Real Murcia in 2014 after a knee injury, initially assisting Aira and handling analysis and set plays. After Marbella he went solo at Orihuela, joining mid-season, taking them to the final day in playoff contention, then winning promotion to Segunda RFEF.

He joined Valencia’s academy in July 2024 to lead Juvenil A. Year one brought the Group VII title and a Copa de Campeones final after knocking out Barcelona and Real Madrid, losing to Real Betis. He then saved Valencia Mestalla from relegation and, in year three, leads the first team again.

Source: AS

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