The number one candidate to replace Corberán at Valencia

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José Luis Mendilibar, a 65-year-old coach, has become available after being sacked by Olympiacos, and his name is once again linked to rumors at Valencia as a possible replacement for Carlos Corberán. Valencia is at the bottom of LaLiga with one point out of 12 possible, although there is currently no formal negotiation with the Basque coach.

Mendilibar's departure changes the scenario by eliminating any transfer cost to sign him. Olympiacos ended his two-and-a-half-year spell on September 9, despite the coach having a contract until 2027.

❗️Mendilibar dismissed from Olympiacos

He had been in charge since February 2024 and had a contract until 2027.

🏆 Won a Conference League (2024), the first European title in Olympiacos' history (and that of a Greek club).

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José Luis Mendilibar Available for Valencia

This situation arises amidst pressure on Carlos Corberán. Valencia has played four league matches and has only gathered one point, scoring one goal and conceding nine.

The 5-0 defeat against FC Barcelona increased criticism towards the coaching staff. Corberán had public backing from CEO Ron Gourlay a few days before, but poor results are fueling discussions about his continuity if the team does not react promptly.

In this context, José Luis Mendilibar emerges. His immediate availability would facilitate any hypothetical move since Valencia wouldn't need to negotiate his release with another club if they decide to make a coaching change.

Currently, however, there is no official offer or formal talks. Reports mentioning Mendilibar as a potential replacement describe a candidacy, not a finalized agreement with Valencia's sporting management. Mendilibar is listed among the possible candidates to coach Valencia.

Olympiacos Sacks Mendilibar Despite His Titles

Olympiacos decided to end their era after a start to the season where they had secured two wins and a draw in the first three rounds of the Greek league. The elimination against NEC Nijmegen in the Champions League qualifying rounds influenced the decision.

Mendilibar leaves Greece after winning the 2024 Conference League, the club's first European title. He later added domestic trophies, including the Greek league, before being replaced by Imanol Alguacil.

His experience in LaLiga also explains why his name fits in a potential Valencia search. Mendilibar has managed teams in Spain like Valladolid, Osasuna, Levante, Eibar, Alavés, and Sevilla, winning the 2023 Europa League with the latter.

LaLiga Shapes Corberán's Immediate Future

Valencia still keeps Corberán in charge, and their upcoming schedule will be crucial. Following the start with one point from 12, the necessity for results turns each match into a new evaluation for the coaching staff.

The team also faces several injury absences, with players like Diakhaby, Guido Rodríguez, Luis Rioja, Copete, and Sadiq among those affected in this early season, a factor also considered in the internal analysis.

The next steps depend on Valencia's results and the trust maintained by the management in Corberán. José Luis Mendilibar is now free and can immediately negotiate with any club, enabling Valencia to access a coach with vast LaLiga experience without waiting for the transfer market.

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