Corberán shapes Valencia XI for Celta opener while awaiting signings | OneFootball

Carlos Corberán has sketched out his starting side for Valencia’s LaLiga debut against Celta at Mestalla on 22 August, with reinforcements still pending. According to Superdeporte, the England camp has offered clear clues to his first official line-up.

The goalkeeping call is clear. Stole Dimitrievski returned against Stoke City, his first minutes of the summer, and now begins the season as Valencia’s starting goalkeeper. There is no debate for Celta.

The back four also looks settled. Central defence pairs César Tárrega, right side, with Justin de Haas, left, and captain José Luis Gayà is ahead of Jesus Vázquez at left-back, the trio having started together against Derby County and Stoke City. Rodrigo Gamón has the edge over Miguel Monferrer at right-back, with academy options viable while signings are awaited.

Guido Rodríguez is fixed as the 6, and Javi Guerra as the 10. The 8 is likely to go to Filip Ugrinic ahead of Aliou Dieng and Pepelu, both short of minutes, with Pepelu carrying a knock.

Out wide, Luis Rioja has owned the right flank, while Ryunosuke Sato has nailed down the left with a goal and three assists. With no new arrivals and Diego López injured, both sit ahead of academy winger David Otorbi.

The main dilemma is up front, with one place for Arnaut Danjuma, Hugo Duro or Umar Sadiq. On the evidence from England, Danjuma is the frontrunner after three straight goals and a start ahead of Hugo against Stoke. Sadiq, managing physical issues, trails for now, though Saturday’s test against Newcastle at Mestalla could reshape the pecking order, and a final friendly with Raja Casablanca is being discussed. The intention is for that Taronja XI to start in LaLiga.

Source: Superdeporte

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