Deportivo La Coruña will face Valencia Club de Fútbol this Sunday with a nearly empty treatment room. The Galician side completed their final training sessions with almost the entire squad available to manager Antonio Hidalgo, a positive development after a summer filled with injury concerns.
The only player unable to train with the group was young Noé Carrillo, who continues his individual recovery work. The rest of the squad, including new signing Adama Traoré, who received a warm welcome from his teammates, is ready for the match. Hidalgo can be pleased to have moved past an accumulation of absences, particularly in attack, that hampered their pre-season.
Valencia, managed by Carlos Corberán, travel to La Coruña having taken just one point from their opening two matches of the season. The Che team will be searching for their first win at the always challenging Riazor stadium. The hosts, meanwhile, trust their full fitness to make life difficult for the visitors.
The match represents the third matchday of LaLiga for both sides. Deportivo carried out their final heavy training load on Friday and will complete preparations with a lighter session on Saturday morning. The first-team squad will not be reinforced by players from Fabril, the reserve team, as individuals like Kevin Sánchez are under the orders of Manuel Pablo. Fans can check the team's full schedule on our fixtures page and the squad status in the squad section.
The game will be played on Sunday at the historic Riazor stadium, a fortress where Valencia traditionally struggles. Deportivo's last session before the match will be light, focused on final tactical details and sharpness. Hidalgo's aim is to field the most competitive side possible against a club of Valencia's stature. Kick-off is at 18:30.
