Quique faces Valencia chaos at Mendizorroza | OneFootball

Valencia travel to Vitoria in disarray, with one point from five matches and Alavés poised to put them under the microscope.

AS reports that Carlos Corberán was sacked on Sunday along with his staff, with B team coach Óscar Sánchez taking interim charge. A new manager could arrive by the weekend, or the international break may be used for a broader reset. Sporting director Braulio, who bade a tearful farewell to Osasuna, now faces a major rebuild.

Alavés have three injured absentees. Mikel Rodríguez and Facundo Garcés suffered anterior cruciate ligament ruptures, while Aitor Mañas endured a heavy head trauma at El Sardinero, left on a stretcher, was discharged on Sunday and returned home by road. It complicates a week with three games.

Fresh legs may come in so those with heavy minutes can rest before Saturday’s trip to San Mamés. That could push Aleñá or Toni Martínez into the starting XI. The hosts have 10 points and want to reach the break with good momentum, having been checked at El Sardinero but extending their run to 17 straight games scoring.

By coincidence, Quique Sánchez Flores, a former Valencia player and coach, will take the measure of this new reality at Mendizorroza, where Alavés have won every game. Valencia drew 0-0 with Celta, then lost to Betis 0-1, Deportivo 3-1, Barcelona 0-5 and Sevilla 1-0, scoring once and conceding 10.

Source: AS

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