Carlos Colberán urged the team to approach the upcoming matches with the goal of advancing.
2026-01-15 12:28
Valencia coach Carlos Colberán attended a press conference ahead of the Copa del Rey match against Burgos.
Valencia coach Carlos Colberán said: "Thierry Correa, Muquetar Diakhaby and Julen Asirezavala are all unavailable due to injury. Dani Laba has Achilles tendon discomfort and a calf strain, and it is uncertain whether he will be able to participate in tomorrow's match."
"The schedule is a bit tight, and sometimes some comments sound like excuses, but that's not the case. We'll focus on the game tomorrow, but some match dates are indeed hard to understand due to the tight schedule. Sunday's game is less than 72 hours after the last one, which isn't ideal for the next match."
"As of today, we still have one vacancy in the team. The other vacancy is currently occupied by Mukhtar Diakhaby. We have begun processing his retirement, and unfortunately, he will not be able to continue playing for the team. There are still other vacancy spots in the team."
"When analyzing a match, it's important to focus on the number of chances created and the number of goals scored. We had 11 attacking opportunities, which is a key statistic. In contrast, our opponents only had one attacking opportunity before their goal in the second half. We worked hard to create threats during the match, while our opponents didn't pose much of a threat to us. This is the right approach: create as many chances as possible while minimizing the threats from our opponents."
"When we talk about Valencia CF's requirements, we're referring to the standards of La Liga and playing in the best possible way for the club in any competition. Our goal in Burgos is to advance to the next round. I have full confidence in whoever plays tomorrow and believe they can contribute to the team."
“We are eager to continue in this competition and give our all for Valencia CF. Burgos eliminated Getafe, and yesterday's match showed how competitive this competition is. We have the utmost respect for the competition and all our opponents, so we prepared for this match as seriously as we would for La Liga. Their defense was well-organized, making it difficult to create chances. We are very much looking forward to advancing to the next round, with the goal of reaching the quarterfinals. This is not only my wish, but also my dream, and it is also our responsibility.”
Carlos Colberán continued, "Valencia fans are eager to see the team win. The coach is giving his all and is fully committed; he deeply understands the team's current predicament. This is the last thing I want to see, and we all bear the responsibility of turning things around."
“I think most coaches’ responsibilities are not that different. We work independently, keep a close eye on the team’s situation, and maintain continuous communication to clarify the team’s needs. We will discuss the players’ characteristics more, such as whether to arrange a player to play on the left or right wing. These things need to be carefully weighed. That’s how I work every day. Being able to wear the Valencia CF jersey is an honor for anyone. You have to realize how great this club is.”
"Their defensive organization is very tight, employing a clear 4-4-2 formation. We will try to break down their defense by pressing high, increasing our attacking freedom, and using a three-man backline. They are a very complete team and will strive to control the tempo of the game. However, in any case, Valencia CF must approach tomorrow's match with the mindset of advancing to the next round."
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