Guido underlines his importance for Valencia, vindicating Corberán | OneFootball

Guido Rodríguez has become Valencia’s standout since arriving from West Ham in the final week of the winter window. As reported by AS, the Argentine’s impact has been swift and decisive.

Against Celta he produced one of his best displays in the shirt, leading from midfield and scoring both goals. He opened the scoring, then added a second in second half stoppage time, though it counted for little.

He registered the most shots on target for Valencia with two, and completed 36 passes, second only to Cömert on 39. The Swiss centre-back is tasked with playing out from the back, so he often tops the passing numbers.

Grit and commitment define Guido Rodríguez. He won five tackles, the most in the side, and recovered six balls, second only to Dimitrievski on 12.

His deal runs to 30 June and his future remains unclear. He has repeatedly said he is happy at Mestalla and would be delighted to stay, but it is not solely his call. Carlos Corberán is one of his chief backers, the player has become his right hand on the pitch.

The coach met Ron Gourlay and Kiat Lim in Valencia a couple of weeks ago, with Guido’s continued role as the axis of the next sporting project among the main topics. The fans’ affection reflects a belief that the team have added quality and experience. Players like Guido are reigniting hope, even if performances are not yet where they should be.

Source: AS