Valencia CF manager Carlos Corberán has delivered a strong and emotional rallying cry ahead of the massive Mestalla derby against Levante UD, saying his team has a tremendous opportunity at Mestalla to show desire and turn their nightmare season around. This was revealed in a video post made via the team’s official X account.
Watch the video below:
Translation in English:
@CarlosCorberan: We have a tremendous opportunity at Mestalla to demonstrate our desire, commitment, and excitement to reverse the dynamic
Valencia CF coach’s press conference ahead of the match against Levante UD
Speaking during his pre-match press conference, Softfootball understands that Corberán didn’t shy away from the weight on his team’s shoulders. Valencia are winless in seven straight La Liga matches, a run that has stretched the patience of fans, The dreadful run includes a 4-nil thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid recently, yet somehow, Mestalla remains sold out once again. The coach made it clear that this unwavering support is not something the players can take lightly.
Corberán described the usual atmosphere created by the fans as a big emotional lift, adding that representing such a passionate crowd is always an honour, even when the results aren’t going the right way. He admitted there’s pressure, but insisted it’s the type of pressure players should embrace, because moments like these reveal character more than anything else.
There was some good news from the treatment room, too. Dimitri Foulquier and Filip Ugrinic are both expected to return to the squad, even though neither is fully match-ready after long absences. Meanwhile, Mouctar Diakhaby and Largie Ramazani remain out and won’t be available for at least another ten days or so, maybe two weeks, depending on how their recovery goes.
Corberán didn’t entertain talk about any scheduling advantage from the Friday slot, saying both teams live the same week and face the same demands. Instead, he put the spotlight on Levante’s strengths, singling out striker Etta Eyong as a very important player who presses relentlessly and can punish any lapse in concentration.
