The five keys to Valencia Mestalla’s revival under Óscar Sánchez | OneFootball

Valencia Mestalla are on the brink of safety after a 4-0 win at Castellón B, a result that extends their bulldozing form since Óscar Sánchez took charge. His appointment has accelerated the survival push.

According to Superdeporte, since his promotion from the Juvenil A bench the side have played four matches, winning three emphatically for nine points and moving within one more victory of sealing safety.

Sánchez prioritised mobilising the whole squad, and rotations have not diluted performances. Javi Navarro went from being left out to delivering a standout display, and Fontanet, unselected in the first two rounds, responded in kind. Clear identity and work habits are taking root.

Intensity has become a hallmark, with and without the ball. They bite to regain possession, are aggressive in duels and attack the ball, and that edge does not waver with scoreline or phase. The return is 15 goals in 4 matches.

Possession play is more direct and vertical, reaching the final third sooner and probing relentlessly. Martio Domínguez is the finisher in form, and behind him Víctor Jr. has fully emerged as a standout in the division.

A versatile midfield underpins it, with Lucas Núñez paired with Aaron Mayol. Both are aggressive and disciplined without the ball and dynamic on it, injecting speed whenever play runs through them.

There is greater width too. David Otorbi and Rodrigo Gamón provide searing pace and one-v-one quality, while Leslie Okay scored in the last outing.

Source: Superdeporte