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New Valencia coach Aguirre aims to gain fans' support with wins, says he turned down 4 other offers

Veteran coach Javier Aguirre says he turned down four other jobs before accepting the challenge to coach struggling Spanish club Valencia

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ryunosuke Sato - Leaves Japan camp early Sato has left the Japan national team camp early at his own request and will return to Valencia after playing the first 45 minutes against Venezuela, according to ElDesmarque.

Impact Sato opted to miss Japan's final two matches of the international break in order to return to Valencia and focus on his club commitments. The 19-year-old has been working to establish himself under manager Javier Aguirre and should now have additional time to adapt to the manager's system before domestic action resumes. His decision to return early could also give him an opportunity to strengthen his position in the attacking rotation.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

La otra cuenta de Javier Aguirre en Valencia: entrar al podio histórico de LaLiga Javier Aguirre llega a entrenar al Valencia con dos cuentas abiertas. La primera es evidente: recibe a un equipo penúltimo, con cuatro punto...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Javier Aguirre no pierde tiempo: del aeropuerto al entrenamiento del Valencia Al Vasco ya lo esperaban en Valencia sus auxiliares Pol Lorente y Toni Amor, quienes también lo acompañaron en Selección Mexicana.

4 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

New Valencia coach Javier Aguirre optimistic despite 'a lot of work' to get the team back on track

Javier Aguirre has arrived in Valencia saying there’s “a lot of work” to do to help the team recover from a poor start to the season but believed there was enough talent and qualit...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pablo Maffeo - Starting regularly of late Maffeo has started in three of Valencia's last four league matches.

Impact Maffeo was one of Valencia's late signings to strengthen their defensive line ahead of the 2026/27 season. While the results haven't been ideal, Maffeo is settling nicely on the right side of the defense and has started in three of Valencia's last four matches. Los Che appointed Javier Aguirre as their new manager, but he's known for playing with four at the back, so Maffeo could easily stay in the XI when LaLiga resumes after the international break.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mouctar Diakhaby - Third straight day in team training Diakhaby (thigh) has started training with the team for a third consecutive day, as Javier Aguirre takes his first session as Valencia's new coach, according to Radio Esport Valenc...

Impact Diakhaby had been expected to be out for around two to three weeks with the adductor injury that interrupted a stretch of three straight starts, and this continued run of full training now confirms his recovery is on track. He should be back in contention for central defense after the September-October break, with Cesar Tarrega, Pepelu and Arnau Martinez having filled in during his absence.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Former Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Takes Over Struggling Spanish Side Valencia

Javier Aguirre will take charge of a seventh different Spanish club after being hired by struggling Valencia on Wednesday, months after coac...

5 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Former Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Takes Over Struggling Spanish Side Valencia

Otra misión de rescate: Javier Aguirre ya es nuevo entrenador del Valencia El Vasco rechazó dos propuestas antes de dar el 'sí' al Valencia, penúltimo de LaLiga pero en la competencia que más conoce el mexicano.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Arnaut Danjuma - Whips in nine crosses Danjuma generated two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Real Sociedad.

Impact Danjuma was unable to bag a goal contribution but still had a decent outing, notching two shots, two chances created and nine crosses Sunday. That said, the attacker remains without a goal contribution this season despite his seven appearances (six starts), needing to get on the board soon to avoid a rough season.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Hugo Duro - Bags assist Duro assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Duro would see a decent outing in Sunday's loss, with the attacker bagging an assist in the 57th minute when finding Aaron Mayol. This is the attacker's first goal contribution of the season, coming after seven appearances (three starts) this season. He will look to chase down his 10-goal contributions from last season, although that will be tough unless he sees regular time again.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Concedes three against Sociedad Dimitrievski recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Real Sociedad.

Impact Dimitrievski would have a tough day in net despite his three saves, as the goalie still allowed three goals in the loss. This comes just after a clean sheet in their last outing, remaining with his two in seven appearances this season. He will prepare to face Racing Santander after the international break, a decent chance to get back on track.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

🔴 VALENCIA CF vs REAL SOCIEDAD - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

SEPTEMBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Luis Rioja - Named to bench Rioja (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Rioja is back in the team sheet for Valencia as they take on Sociedad, with the attacker finding a spot on the bench. He remains more of a rotational pick for the club as a midfield option, starting in one of his three appearances this season between quite a few absences.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Valencia vs Real Sociedad Prediction and Betting Tips | September 20th 2026 Valencia and Real Sociedad return to action in the Spanish La Liga when they square off at the Mestalla Stadium on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ex-Mexico manager Javier Aguirre nearing La Liga return with Valencia, per reports After leading Mexico during the 2026 World Cup, veteran manager Javier Aguirre is set for a return to Spain.

SEPTEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Luis Rioja - Could return against Real Sociedad Rioja (ankle) could be an option for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad, according to interim coach Oscar Sanchez. "Rioja has managed to do today's training, he endures the pain...

Impact Rioja had yet to receive a full diagnosis of his ankle injury, though initial evaluations had already suggested he would avoid surgery or a lengthy absence. His participation in Saturday's team training session, despite the discomfort, offers an encouraging sign, and he could push for a greater role under the new coaching staff after his goal off the bench delivered Valencia's first win of the season against Alaves.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Levante-Athletic Bilbao match postponed after heavy rain in Valencia

The Spanish League game between Levante and Athletic Bilbao has been postponed because of heavy rain in the city of Valencia

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Luis Rioja - Avoids severe issue Rioja (ankle) has yet to receive a full diagnosis of his injury, but initial evaluations indicate he won't require surgery or face a lengthy absence, per Radio Marca Valencia.

Impact Rioja's exact recovery timeline is not fully revealed by the initial updates, though there's now some optimism that he'll be able to play in the next few weeks. The midfielder's goal off the bench gave Valencia their first win of the season in the recent game against Alaves, and he's likely to push for a greater role following a managerial change, assuming he regains fitness quickly. Otherwise, Arnaut Danjuma, Filip Ugrinic and David Otorbi should be the main choices on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pepelu - Makes 12 clearances at Alaves Pepelu recorded one tackle (one won), 12 clearances and three interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 47th m...

Impact Pepelu led Valencia with a season-high 12 clearances to help them keep the clean sheet and win on the road. The centerback also made the most interceptions for his side in another personal-best in the campaign. He also received his first yellow card in six starts, though.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Ugrinic - Sends in seven crosses in win Ugrinic registered seven crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Ugrinic led Valencia with a season-high seven crosses during the road win. The midfielder took three of their five corner kicks in the match. That was his fifth start in six overall appearances in 2026-27.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Gaya - Makes five tackles in win Gaya registered two crosses (one accurate) and five tackles in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gaya led Valencia matching his season-highs in tackles to help them keep the clean sheet and earn three points on the road. The left-back also made the second-most clearances for his side. That was his third start in four overall appearances so far.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Guerra Moreno - Assists at Alaves Javi Guerra assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Guerra created Luis Rioja's game-winner in the 78th minute with his first assist in the campaign. The midfielder matched his season-highs in shots and chances created during the win. He also received his first yellow card in six starts, though.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Stole Dimitrievski - Keeps clean sheet in win Dimitrievski registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Dimitrievski logged his second clean sheet in the season to help Valencia win on the road. The goalkeeper made three or more saves for the fifth time in six starts. He will now look to keep the momentum against Real Sociedad on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid pulls off late La Liga win after squandering 2-goal lead at Elche. Mbappé scores again

Carlos Espí has scored in stoppage time after a nifty move by Jude Bellingham and an assist by Kylian Mbappé to help Real Madrid salvage a 3-2 win at Elche in the Spanish league af...

SEPTEMBER 15 • Associated Press

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New Valencia coach Aguirre aims to gain fans' support with wins, says he turned down 4 other offers

New Valencia coach Javier Aguirre optimistic despite 'a lot of work' to get the team back on track

Former Mexico Coach Javier Aguirre Takes Over Struggling Spanish Side Valencia

Levante-Athletic Bilbao match postponed after heavy rain in Valencia

Real Madrid pulls off late La Liga win after squandering 2-goal lead at Elche. Mbappé scores again