Santiago Cañizares has issued an urgent call to save Valencia Club de Fútbol following their heavy defeat at Mestalla. The former goalkeeper directly blames owner Peter Lim and calls for social mobilization to force a change. The report was published on September 7th by the outlet Mundo Deportivo.
The team is in a critical situation, sitting bottom of La Liga with just one point from four matches. Their record shows zero wins, one draw, and three losses, with a negative streak of results. They have scored only one goal and conceded nine, for a goal difference of -8. This leaves them eleven points behind leaders Barcelona, the team that handed them the 0-5 defeat.
What did Santiago Cañizares say about Valencia CF?
Santiago Cañizares, a legendary goalkeeper for the club, did not hesitate to point out the main problem. "Valencia CF is mortally wounded," stated the former player. For Cañizares, the solution necessarily involves a change in the club's ownership. He criticized Peter Lim for not engaging with potential buyers who have shown interest in the club over the last year.
The issue, according to his analysis, goes beyond losing three points in a match. It is something more serious affecting the future of the institution. Cañizares highlighted the attitude of the fans, describing Valencia's social mass as "extraordinary." He said over forty thousand fans filled Mestalla knowing they would suffer and feel shame.
How can the sale of the club be forced?
Cañizares openly questions how to force Peter Lim to put Valencia CF up for sale. His answer is clear and forceful. He advocates for public pressure as the only viable mechanism to provoke real change. "Only the people can save Valencia," declared the former goalkeeper.
One of his concrete proposals is a massive and repeated boycott of the stadium. "An absolute and repeated evacuation would draw a lot of attention and would cause, at the very least, the embarrassment of the board," explained Cañizares. He acknowledges it wouldn't be fair to demand this from the fans, but insists it is the way. The idea is that the image of an empty Mestalla would shame the directors and attract the necessary media attention.
What is the team's current situation?
The sporting outlook is very difficult. The team faces its next fixture against Sevilla, seventh in the table, on September 11th. This away match presents a new challenge for a squad urgently needing points. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Also, the coaching staff must deal with a significant injury list. Players currently sidelined include S. Canos, J. Copete, J. De Haas, D. Foulquier, D. Lopez, and L. Rioja. This situation limits the manager's options and can be tracked in the injuries section. The available squad must step up at a decisive moment.
The standings, viewable at standings, reflect the urgency of the situation. Every point seems vital to climb out of the relegation places. The team needs to quickly find a positive dynamic to stage a comeback. The upcoming clash in Sevilla marks the start of a key run of matches before the next break.
Valencia CF faces a multiple challenge: reversing poor results on the pitch and finding an institutional solution off it. Cañizares's call resonates at a moment of maximum tension for the club. The team travels to Sevilla to play next Friday, September 11th.
