Javier Aguirre finds the solution for Valencia
The Aztec coach is working during this break to reconfigure his squad.
Javier Aguirre has two priorities for Valencia CF during the international break: to improve offensive performance and to regain the confidence of players with fewer minutes. The Mexican coach took advantage of the victory against Tavernes de la Valldigna (0-6) in the Copa del Rey to identify the aspects that need correction before returning to LaLiga.
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Javier Aguirre wants to solve Valencia CF's lack of goals
The cup rout on November 10 allowed Javier Aguirre to distribute minutes and test alternatives, but it hasn’t changed his assessment of the team. The coach believes Valencia must especially improve its ability to convert chances into goals.
The main problem lies in the final meters. Aguirre understands that his players get to shooting positions, but they need better decisions to take advantage of those situations. Therefore, during the break, he wants to dedicate part of the training to work on crosses, shots, wall passes, and offensive movements.
The coach also believes there is a difference between the chances created and the goals scored. Although the physical indicators of the squad are positive, the team still needs to find mechanisms that allow them to attack more clearly. The Valencia sets a new goal for its attack.
The victory against Tavernes offered some solutions. Dani Raba, Hugo Duro, Luis Rioja, and Harvey Elliott scored during the first half, while the academy player Aimar Blázquez completed the rout with two goals after the break.
However, Aguirre knows that the real test will come in the league competition. Valencia will visit Rayo Vallecano on November 21, a match for which the coach also wants to physically recover his players after several weeks of competition.
Aguirre's second concern is in the locker room
Another priority for Javier Aguirre is the mental aspect. The coach considers it essential to keep the less involved players engaged, especially in a squad that needs contributions from all its members.
In this regard, the Mexican has acknowledged that he pays special attention to those who struggle to find minutes. Among the players he mentioned are Harvey Elliott, Hugo Duro, Dani Raba, Ryunosuke Sato, and Rivero.
The case of Elliott is particularly significant. The English midfielder took advantage of the cup match to score his first goal with Valencia after a difficult period. Aguirre also highlighted his reaction after the earlier expulsion he faced and his willingness to regain prominence.
The coach understands that confidence is crucial for competing. Therefore, he plans to use the upcoming training sessions to strengthen communication with the less frequent players and ensure they are ready when new opportunities arise.
Braulio Vázquez monitors the team's progress
The improvement Aguirre seeks will also be important for Braulio Vázquez, the club's sports director, who is working on planning for the upcoming winter market. Valencia's economic situation forces them to evaluate any additions considering salary limitations and available roster spots.
Braulio Vázquez has already acknowledged that strengthening the defense is a possibility, although the immediate priority is to improve results with the available players.
The next objective for Javier Aguirre will be to transfer the work of the break to the match in Vallecas. There, he will need to demonstrate that the team has improved its offensive efficiency and can compete with more alternatives to start regaining positions in LaLiga.
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