Valencia in Crisis: The Club 'Broken' in August
Valencia FC is facing a critical situation with the fans divided and coach Corberán at odds with supporters. The lack of signings, the renewal of the manager, and the perception that the club has distanced itself from its people have created a tense atmosphere.
After losing 1-2 to Newcastle in the Naranja Trophy, Diakhaby's statement as one of Valencia's captains highlights the current situation: 'We need more unity between us, with the team, and with the club'.
The Club 'Fractured' in August
Valencia is still not starting its season, but it has already fractured, in mid-August. The unending complaints continue and there seems to be no easy fix. There hasn't been a clean slate and despite the club's efforts, fans remain at odds with both the team and their coach.
No one has forgotten what happened last year, and during the presentation, cries of 'Corberán out' echoed, which accompanied the manager for much of the previous season when Valencia hit rock bottom. The atmosphere is tense, and the team only has two weeks until it starts competing.
Factors Behind the Crisis
Many factors have contributed to this situation, but the most frequently mentioned one is that the club has distanced itself so much from its people that they are now on different ships. The mantra of building a great team for Mestalla's farewell was another deception by Peter Lim, and on the field, the squad is getting weaker with no real signings.
Corberán still has Mestalla against him, and the atmosphere could become unbearable like in many matches last season. Without signings or clear objectives, the fans responded by filling the stadium almost entirely, but their enthusiasm for the team is nil.
The club continues to improvise (the right-back spectacle has caused damage both inside and outside the organization) and also, the team still isn't playing well after a year and a half with Corberán on the bench. His renewal has sparked a backlash from the stands.
Public Message to Fans
With all of this, on August 8th, the public message coming from the dressing room is asking for fan support as this season marks Mestalla's farewell. Diakhaby's statements to the public reveal what is happening behind closed doors and it must be remembered that La Liga hasn't even started yet.
