Has Valencia set up Carlos Corberán?

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Carlos Corberán left the Mestalla bench on September 13, and just two days later, all news points to Valencia CF as the team secured its first victory of the season by beating Deportivo Alavés 0-1 at Mendizorroza. The change in attitude shown under interim coach Óscar Sánchez now raises an inevitable question: what changed in such a short time?

The dismissal came after a start in LaLiga where Valencia had only accumulated one point in five matchdays. The decision not only affected Corberán: the club also parted ways with Football CEO Ron Gourlay and various members of the sports structure assembled over the past months.

Braulio Vázquez joins Valencia CF in Vitoria

➡️ The new Sporting Director is already with the team to prepare for tomorrow's match against Deportivo Alavés.

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Valencia CF changes its image after Carlos Corberán's departure

The most noticeable difference against Alavés was in the beginning. Valencia CF pushed up, pressed high, and attacked frequently on both flanks. Arnaut Danjuma even found the net in the first half, although his goal was eventually disallowed for offside.

Individual intensity was also different compared to previous matchdays. Javi Guerra took on more territory with the ball and ended up setting up the 0-1 goal, while Danjuma maintained defensive efforts and runs in the final minutes despite starting as a starter.

It wasn't a complete dominance throughout the 90 minutes. Alavés grew after halftime and finished the match with more shots, but Valencia maintained a competitive level sufficient to resist and find the Luis Rioja goal in the 78th minute. Óscar Sánchez later highlighted the group's mental shift and its ability to compete.

This contrast is even more significant considering the events of the previous weeks. With Carlos Corberán, the team had difficulties creating chances and approached the coaching change as the bottom team. A much more active team emerged at Mendizorroza from the early minutes, a transformation that has sparked debate among fans in Spain.

Did they undermine Carlos Corberán?

The question is inevitable given the difference between both scenarios, but there is no data to suggest that the players intentionally lowered their performance to trigger Carlos Corberán's dismissal. What is evident is the immediate reaction following his departure.

Similar situations have already sparked debates regarding Valencia's dressing room in other periods. However, an improvement physically or emotionally after a coaching change can also stem from the psychological impact of a dismissal, tactical adjustments, or simply the players' need to prove themselves to a new coaching staff.

Additionally, Óscar Sánchez had barely any room to make structural changes before the LaLiga match. The interim coach himself emphasized after the game more on his players' mentality than on potential major system alterations.

LaLiga will provide another response against Real Sociedad

The victory at Mendizorroza means the first three points for Valencia this season, but one match alone does not yet establish a trend. The upcoming game against Real Sociedad will reveal whether that intensity endures several days after the previous coaching staff's departure.

While Braulio Vázquez works on selecting the new coach, Óscar Sánchez will continue managing the team. If Valencia maintains this level of effort and competitiveness in the upcoming LaLiga matchdays, the contrast with the final weeks of Carlos Corberán will continue stirring a debate that has already begun in Spain.

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