WingedHelmet
Well-Known Member
Despite the loss of star ST Roberto Soldado and the loaning of eight contributors from a season ago, excitement is high in Valencia. The team emerged from a three-game preseason slate virtually unscathed; CM Parejo is the only player remaining on the injury list as Los Che begin the season.
The team may not have the muscle to compete with the top sides in La Liga, but find themselves in the next tier competing for a place in Europe. In-form GK Diego Alves anchors a strong back four who, along with captain Víctor Ruíz, hope to keep opposing strikers off the score sheet. In midfield, CDM Javi Fuego turns the screws from his holding midfield role, ideally getting the ball to the returning Parejo and in-form Sofiane Feghouli.
But where will the goals come from? Valencia scored just one goal during the pre-season, a crushing free kick by Jonas. Eduardo Vargas found his name devoid entirely from the scoresheet, his poor form a worrying subplot as the team opens the season.
The team may not have the muscle to compete with the top sides in La Liga, but find themselves in the next tier competing for a place in Europe. In-form GK Diego Alves anchors a strong back four who, along with captain Víctor Ruíz, hope to keep opposing strikers off the score sheet. In midfield, CDM Javi Fuego turns the screws from his holding midfield role, ideally getting the ball to the returning Parejo and in-form Sofiane Feghouli.
But where will the goals come from? Valencia scored just one goal during the pre-season, a crushing free kick by Jonas. Eduardo Vargas found his name devoid entirely from the scoresheet, his poor form a worrying subplot as the team opens the season.