Previews
SAT 25.10.2014
Valencia CF and Elche CF meet on Saturday at 20:00 in their Liga BBVA matchday nine clash. The Ché, after losing their unbeaten record in Coruña, are back in the competition and keen to restart their victory march from the first seven games.
Team news
It is all good for Valencia. Nuno has a full arsenal at his disposal, including Álvaro Negredo, who has now recovered from his injuries and is ready to make his debut for the Portuguese coach this season. For this Valencian derby, unless there are any last-minute changes, Elche's manager will only be missing Aaron Ñíguez, who has a minor muscle tear.
Views from the dugout
"Our mentality is to play to win regardless of the opponent, the players have shown me that with their work this week. We have to do better from the off on Saturday, have strength in individual battles and be effective", stated Nuno Espírito Santo before the match. The visiting coach, Fran Escribá, is confident in the ambition of his men: "The group is doing great in terms of enthusiasm and morale. We have to look to attack, be brave and go to the Mestalla to score".
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