Valencia Club de Fútbol's coach, Carlos Corberán, has addressed the team's goal drought ahead of the match at Riazor. The Che squad, sitting 15th in La Liga with just one point, has failed to score in its first two matches of the 2026/27 season.
The news was reported by Marca - Primera this Friday. Corberán acknowledged the issue but rejected a broad generalization about a lack of goals. "We have an open market to improve offensive aspects of the squad," the manager stated. Valencia faces its third league game this Sunday at 19:00 against Deportivo at Riazor, with the clear aim of registering its first goal and victory.
Why isn't Valencia scoring?
The numbers speak for themselves. Valencia Club de Fútbol has gone 180 minutes without scoring and has a -1 goal difference, with zero for and one against. This places them six points behind leaders Alaves. Corberán admitted the team lacked sharpness in the first two matchdays against Celta and Betis. However, he highlighted that there was more attacking volume in the second game.
The coach blamed the schedule as a harmful factor. "I warned about the nonsense of playing two matches in three days; the muscular injuries [to Guido and Maffeo] are the consequence," he said. That competitive demand in August has left an injury list that includes Guido Rodríguez, with a quadriceps issue, and Maffeo, who isn't even training with the group and will miss the next match.
What reinforcements is the club seeking?
The transfer window appears as the path to solve the offensive deficit. The club's focus is on improving the attacking aspects of the squad. Corberán maintained an internal dialogue with the board on this matter, although he refused to comment on specific rumors, such as the one linked to player Harvey Elliott.
The manager defended the potential of the current dressing room. He said the team has players with offensive capability and that scoring is a collective responsibility. His assessment of the early stages was mixed, recognizing positive aspects and others to polish. The attitude and commitment, however, he described as impeccable.
How do injuries affect the lineup?
The squad arrives at Riazor depleted. In addition to Guido Rodríguez and Maffeo, the verified injury list as of August 30 includes S. Canos, J. Copete, J. De Haas, and D. López. A positive note is the return of Dimitri Foulquier to the squad. The full-back, who suffered a serious injury last winter, has completed normal training sessions.
This shortage forces Corberán to rely on the team's depth. The coach assured that the system cannot depend on a single player and that the team is ready to compete and win regardless of who plays. So far, his tendency has been to field a five-man defense, often with a midfielder embedded in the line.
What is the plan for the next match?
The team's identity, for Corberán, is more important than the tactical system. The manager wants a Valencia that is aggressive, solid, dominant, and brave. The dressing room, according to his words, is eager to win and the team emptied itself in the first two matches. The immediate challenge is Deportivo, but a demanding duel already looms on the horizon.
After the match at Riazor, Valencia Club de Fútbol will host Barcelona, currently second in the table, at Mestalla on September 6. Fans can follow the evolution of the schedule on our fixtures page. To overcome this difficult start, the team needs to quickly find the path to goal and start earning three points, an objective that involves strengthening the attack in the remaining market.
The team's current situation, with only one point, can be checked in the La Liga standings. Furthermore, the squad's status is detailed in the injuries section.
