Valencia name XI for final pre-season friendly against Hércules before LaLiga start | OneFootball

Valencia face Hércules in their final pre-season friendly at 19:30 at the Antonio Puchades in the Ciutat Esportiva, ahead of their LaLiga opener against Celta Vigo at Mestalla on Saturday 22 August.

Corberán’s side look to respond after defeats, 1-2 to Newcastle in the Trofeu Taronja then 1-0 at CD Teruel yesterday. According to Superdeporte, the starting XIs were released at 18:30.

The notable change is Guido Rodríguez captaining from the start, with José Gayà not in the line-up. Jesús Vázquez begins on the left and the Argentine, Valencia’s vice-captain, wears the armband.

Valencia start with three centre-backs and wing-backs. Stole Dimitrievski is in goal, behind Rodrigo Gamón, César Tárrega, Pepelu, Justin De Haas and Jesús Vázquez. Guido Rodríguez anchors midfield, with Javi Guerra, Ugrinic and Sato supporting Hugo Duro up front.

Workloads are being managed across these last two friendlies, so several senior players who featured heavily against Teruel are not in the squad. The bench comprises Cristian Rivero, Panach, Marc Martínez, Aimar Blázquez, Jaume Durà, Marcos Navarro and Leslie.

Hércules start Blazic, Samu Vázquez, Rentero, Rico, Cantero, Gismera, Cortés, Escudero, Narro, Javi Jiménez and Mehdi Puch.

Source: Superdeporte

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