Valencia player ratings, one blow after another at the Sánchez Pizjuán | OneFootball

Valencia endured a punishing night at the Sánchez Pizjuán, with the woodwork central and injuries adding to the strain. Performances ranged from diligent to disjointed, and the verdicts were stark.

As reported by AS, Dimitrievski looked uncertain on Iglesias’s finish for the 1-0, and had earlier been spared by the post. His distribution put team-mates under pressure, albeit in line with instructions. Arnau never imposed himself, Correia read him increasingly, and Sevilla attacked his corridor before Maffeo came on.

Tárrega departed in the 24th minute, icing the back of his thigh after early slip-ups, and his layoff is unclear. Pepelu, still adapting at centre-back, was among Valencia’s better performers. Gayà was diligent yet played Iglesias onside for the goal while minding Sierra and Ejuke.

Ugrinic has yet to take command, neither imposing himself nor quickening the build-up, though the effort is there. Dieng looked neither an eight nor a secure six, tidy but without standout moments. Sato struggled to beat Juan Iglesias and, booked, was withdrawn by Corberán.

Guerra’s only notable act was a pass in behind for Otorbi, whose effort struck the bar. Danjuma fought largely alone, willing but short of a finish. Otorbi offered steady defensive cover for Arnau then Maffeo, though he was otherwise quiet going forward.

From the bench, Iker Córdoba impressed with clean, composed interventions. Elliott looked short physically and made few telling contributions. Maffeo was steady, Hugo Duro left little to note, and Jesús Vázquez failed with his one attempt to beat his man.

Source: AS

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