The Valencia chief praises Umar Sadiq after the winning strike

The chief coach of Valencia, Carlos Corberan, praised the Super Eagles striker, Umar Sadiq, after his decisive goal in his 2-1 victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday.

The Ches continued his fight for survival in the league with a crucial victory at home in the Mestalla, where Sadiq led the attack in the absence of the injured Hugo Hard.

The Nigerian striker delivered once again, scoring the winner of the match in the 54th minute to secure the three points for Valencia.

Its recent form has been remarkable, with four goals in its last four league exits, including an orthopedic device in the dramatic 3-3 draw against Osasuna last week.

Speaking after the game, corberan praised Sadiq’s resistance and mentality, highlighting his growing influence on the team.

“I have three great strikers because Sadiq is showing it. Hugo has demonstrated it, but it is not available at this time. The same goes for Rafa Mir. I have absolute and total confidence in the three strikers we have, ”said Corberan.

“I think Sadiq today exemplifies what the game was like. A game with errors sometimes. And with the mentality of recovering from those situations he had. A game of not losing faith, helping, until the goal is achieved.

“I think there is a parallel between what Sadiq did today during the game and what the team did.”

The victory of Valencia lifted two places until 16º at the table, now a point away from the descent zone after 27 games.

With the resurgence of SADIQ, Corberan can face a difficult decision when hard recovers full aptitude.

While the Spanish striker has been the first choice striker of the club, his goal record has been inconsistent.

The current impulse of SADIQ presents a strong argument to keep its starting point, and drop it could be a expensive bet for both the player and the team.

While Valencia seeks to take advantage of this impulse, all eyes will be in the next selection of Corberan and if Sadiq can continue his rich vein in his attempt to ensure the survival of the league.