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Valencia<\/a> will host one of LaLiga<\/a>\u2019s steadiest, free-scoring sides under Hansi Flick, with Raphinha, Lamine and Gordon in form. To cope, Corber\u00e1n could revert to Pepelu<\/a> at centre-back, which on paper would leave C\u00e9sar T\u00e1rrega out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Tribuna reports that in Friday\u2019s session he tested Arnau Mart\u00ednez, Diakhaby and Pepelu at the back, with Maffeo on the right and Gay\u00e0 returning on the left.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In midfield the change looks driven by necessity, more muscle than finesse. Dieng is the likely pivot, though he is not a positional holder like Guido or Pepelu. Javi Guerra should have licence to break forward alongside Ugrinic, while also tasked with creating.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Two attacking berths appear open, with Sato and Hugo Duro favoured. Duro has tended to fare well against Barcelona<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Valencia\u2019s depth is thin. Harvey Elliott is available after recently arriving and wants to contribute despite not being at 100 per cent. Danjuma could be used to attack space, while Otorbi\u2019s bright cameos against Deportivo and Betis keep him in the frame.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The squad know a defeat could quickly darken the mood, since any points for Rayo, M\u00e1laga or Elche would lift them clear and drop Corber\u00e1n\u2019s side into the relegation places. Next up are trips to Sevilla at the S\u00e1nchez Pizju\u00e1n and Alav\u00e9s at Mendizorroza, so optimism is in short supply.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n