Possible Valencia line-up at Alavés in LaLiga EA Sports | OneFootball

Valencia visit Alavés needing to start putting points on the board after a grim opening to the season. Friday’s loss at the Sánchez-Pizjuán prompted Carlos Corberán’s dismissal, and the club are seeking a new coach, with Óscar Sánchez stepping in and set to lead the side at Medizorroza.

According to AS, the squad flew to Vitoria yesterday afternoon with two major boosts, Guido Rodríguez and Luis Rioja are back from injury. The Argentinian has a strong chance of starting. Injured quintet Copete, Diakhaby, Tárrega, Foulquier and Sadiq stayed behind to continue rehab.

Leaning on his Academy knowledge, Sánchez has included youngsters Aimar Blázquez, Jaume Durà, Iker Córdoba, David Otorbi, Aarón Mayol and Alejandro Panach to round out the travelling party.

The interim coach is not planning wholesale changes, the line-up should mirror recent selections under Corberán. A back four is anticipated, Arnau Martínez and Gayà at full-back, with Pepelu and Iker Córdoba in central defence. De Haas is back fit, yet it seems early for him to start.

In midfield Ugrinic and Javi Guerra are expected to hold their places. Guido could come in for Dieng. Out wide Danjuma and Otorbi are tipped to support Hugo Duro, who leads the line.

Source: AS

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