Valencia seek lift at Riazor after winless start | OneFootball

A draw and a home defeat to Betis have left Valencia CF goalless and short on comfort. According to Superdeporte, the visit to Riazor to meet newly promoted Deportivo de A Coruña has to be about three points, especially after the self inflicted slump in 25/26’s first half.

After a five-four-one in the opening two rounds, Carlos Corberán plans a change forced by injuries. Guido’s absence removes the midfield anchor who underpinned last season’s upturn. Pepelu returns to midfield with Javi Guerra, who wants to open his account at Riazor.

At centre-back the picture is unclear. Tárrega is the only fully fit senior option if Pepelu leaves defence, while Diakhaby could risk it despite a knock. De Haas is out for three weeks, Copete was long ruled out for the start, and the flanks are likewise thin.

Rioja returned against Betis but lacks peak sharpness, and with no reinforcements Corberán has few alternatives. Otorbi enters the frame after bright minutes versus Betis. Up front, Danjuma has kept his place, Hugo Duro started last time and Sadiq is pushing to begin in Galicia.

Foulquier is in the squad, though his fitness is uncertain, and Maffeo is absent with discomfort. Summer signing Arnau Martínez, recruited from Girona for the right flank or a back five, will debut at right-back at Riazor with a brief to attack. Deportivo have looked strong in first halves against Elche and Málaga, and unlike Valencia CF they have found a cutting edge through Aubameyang, overshadowing Yeremay.

Source: Superdeporte

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