Cañizares clear: Corberán speaks the truth, Valencia can’t cope | OneFootball

The historic Valencia goalkeeper, Santi Cañizares, has once again spoken out about the tense situation at the club, marked by Lim's management and a sporting crisis. In his recent statements on the regional television program 'La Banda', Cañizares not only warned of a significant "disconnect between the squad and Mestalla," but also offered a strong defense of Carlos Corberán, the coach, and criticized the reaction of certain players.

Cañizares specifically referred to Corberán's words after the home defeat against Oviedo, which seemed not to sit well in the locker room. The former goalkeeper argued that all the coach did was "explain obvious game situations," which he had likely already communicated to his players in private. For Cañizares, the public criticism was a result of sporting frustration.

The former player was very clear in pointing out the supposed affected: "Those who don't take it well, really, are not elite players". For him, a true professional takes responsibility without the coach needing to self-censor, concluding that some players have "very thin skin" when it comes to Corberán's corrections.

Regarding the environment, the Mestalla idol noted a difference compared to previous crises: "This year the fans are indeed quite unhappy with the players". However, he recalled that, despite everything, Mestalla will continue to be the "great bastion" of the club, with more than 40,000 loyal fans assured in the stands.

Thus, Santi Cañizares focuses on the professionalism of the squad, exonerating Carlos Corberán from having inappropriate dealings with the group and calling for more self-criticism from the players to try to redirect Valencia's disastrous sporting dynamics.

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