Valencia Club de Fútbol will be without Umar Sadiq during their preseason stage in England due to an injury. The Nigerian striker is suffering from muscle problems in his hamstrings that will prevent him from traveling with the rest of the team.
What happened?
Umar Sadiq was injured during a friendly match against Castellón and did not train normally in the session prior to the trip to England. The injury to the Nigerian striker is a setback for Carlos Corberán at an important stage of the team's preparation.
Why is it important?
Umar Sadiq's injury could impact his presence in the first La Liga match, which will be played on August 22 against Celta at Mestalla. Valencia Club de Fútbol will remain in England until August 1, during which time they have scheduled preparation matches against Derby County and Stoke City.
What's next?
Valencia Club de Fútbol has a long season ahead, after finishing the 2025 season in 14th place in the La Liga table, with 35 points and a goal difference of -12. The team is 44 points behind the leader, Barcelona. Umar Sadiq's injury is an obstacle that the team must overcome to have a good season
