Valencia's problems mean more Spanish imports
Sunday, 15 March 09, 05:51 PM · Comments(5)
By Michael Sinnerton
Valencia are in financial crisis, the players haven't been paid for seven weeks, the club hasn't won in seven weeks and David Villa is injured.
A new stadium has been promised and won't be delivered, Bancaja (the spanish bank) have taken over the club and are owed over £200m. As Sid Lowe put it "in short, administration without the administrators." The team, second in January has fallen to eight and is drifting closer to relegation than Europe.
The good news for you is most of the players are very talented and have had enough. Cutbacks and sales are guaranteed and payment for the players won't happen anytime soon.
The stars:
David Villa
Value: £30 million
Talent: World Class
Linked with: Liverpool, Man. City, Chelsea
Verdict: Wants to remain in Spain and probably will with both R.Madrid and Barcelona unsurprisingly keen. Liverpool fans would love to see Villa link up with Torres while Man City could out bid the rest. If Drogba finally leaves Chelsea a partnership of Villa and Anelka could take some beating
David Silva
Value: £20 - 25m
Talent: European/World Class
Linked with: Liverpool, Manchester United
Verdict: United could make a move if they still want him, but I fancy Chelsea to swoop if they allow Malouda to go. May well remain in Spain though.
Juan Mata
Value: £10 - 15m
Talent: Fringes of the Spain squad, Valencia's brightest young spark. Potentially as good as Silva.
Verdict: Is a very talented young player, was at Real Madrid from 15 to 18 and may be tempted back there. An early move by an English club and the promise of enough money to set him up for life may prove tempting for a 20 year old.
The rest:
Manuel Fernandez: Has had succesful loan spells with Everton but has failed to properly settle in Spain which could lead to a renewed move by the Merseyside club or any sensible manager attempting to copy Moyes.
Raul Albiol - Spain's next great central defender? Albiol has 11 caps to his name and is a dead cert for a bright international future. Would make an excellent signing for Arsenal, although at over 6 ft may be too tall for an Emirates centre back. Is also great on the ball.
Joaquin - At 27 still has enough time to completely fulfil his potential, whether he's too inconsistent for a top 4 side is debateable. I think so, but would fit into a top 6/7 side Everton, Aston Villa *laughs* Newcastle.
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5 Comments · Add yours
well, Valencia have much more players to offer, but you have forgoten that Silva may move to Italy and the same for joaquin you have only made their english destinations, nevertheless good one keep up your good work
They do have more players to offer, but I didn't want the post to be too long. Joaquin moving to Italy is very plausible, good point.
Don't really keep a close eye on La Liga - how have the Spain players been doing since their amazing Euro 2008?
You won't be surprised to hear that the Barcelona members of the team have been in pretty good form. Puyol and Xavi have pretty much continued where they left off for Spain. Iniesta has been injured for most of the season but has still sparkled in patches and could be crucial in the latter stages of the Champions League.
Casillas and Ramos have been ever presents for Madrid and in my view will stay for life. Obviously the club's form has been up and down this season but both are arguably up there with the best in their positions in the world.
Marchena, Silva and Villa are integral parts of the wobbling Valencia team above, and whilst Villa's form has still been outstanding (19 La Liga goals) both Silva and Marchena have not been at their best, although Silva is still an undoubted star.
The Villarreal trio of Senna, Capdevila and Santi Cazorla have all been playing relatively well with the team sitting fourth in La Liga and battling with Athletico Madrid for the final Champions League place.
The other significant non-Premier League based contributor was Dani Guiza, who much to his own dismay ended up at Fenerbache where he has scored 8 goals in 22 games. Recent news about his love life has put his international career in jeopardy (LINK)
The Valencia situation is a frightening mess.
Good blog chaps.