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Valencia head coach Carlos Corberán has expressed optimism that Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq will be available for their LaLiga clash with Real Mallorca on Sunday, despite a recent viral infection.
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Sadiq, who returned from international duty on Thursday, missed Friday’s training session due to a fever. However, Corberán confirmed the 28 year old was at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva facilities and is [expected](https://azbongda.com/index.php/Th%C3%A0nh_vi%C3%AAn:JayT306140) to rejoin the squad for Saturday’s final session before the match.
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"Sadiq was working and getting back into the swing of things yesterday, but he couldn’t train today due to a fever. He should train tomorrow," Corberán said via the club’s official website.
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Since joining Valencia from Real Sociedad in January, Sadiq has scored four goals in just eight league appearances, including a [stunning backheel](https://suachuamaybienap.com/index.php/User:Sal396743043) goal that earned him LaLiga’s Goal of the Month award for March.
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Corberán also praised Sadiq’s impact on the team, saying, "I feel fortunate to have him on the team. Just as I feel fortunate to have the broad group I have at my disposal."
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Editorial
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Carlos Corberán’s measured optimism over Umar Sadiq’s fitness is exactly the kind of leadership Valencia needs right now. In a season marked by highs and lows, Sadiq has emerged as a beacon of consistency and brilliance and it’s no surprise that his potential absence, even due to illness, raises eyebrows.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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The Nigerian has blended seamlessly into the Valencia attack since arriving from Real Sociedad.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) Four goals in eight matches, capped by a backheel wonder goal, have not only boosted Valencia’s campaign but reasserted Sadiq’s reputation as one of the most underrated forwards in Europe.[bet9ja.com](https://landing.bet9ja.com/aviator-bet9ja?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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What’s commendable is Corberán’s transparency. He’s not rushing the player, nor downplaying the importance of fitness even for a game they’ll be expected to win.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) That balance of care and competitiveness is what will keep Valencia moving in the right direction.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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And for Nigerian fans, the [bigger picture](https://nachfolgewiki.de/index.php/Benutzer:LouveniaEisenhow) remains bright.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig) Sadiq’s return to form is timely, especially with international tournaments and qualifiers on the horizon. He’s a player in rhythm, trusted by his manager, and enjoying his .[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG)
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Provided he shakes off the fever in time, Sunday’s match offers him another stage to remind us why he’s so crucial not just for Valencia, but for [Nigerian football](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/news/transfer-news/al-ahli-reach-agreement-with-victor-osimhen-e40-million-annual-salary/).
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Did You Know?<br>
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[Umar Sadiq](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/womens-football/) began his senior career in Europe with Spezia in Italy before moving to Roma, where he made his Serie A debut in 2015.<br>
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His standout season came in 2021/22 with Almería, where he scored 18 goals to help the club secure promotion to LaLiga.<br>
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Sadiq represented Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, scoring twice and helping the team reach the quarterfinals.<br>
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He has a degree in accountancy and once stated he considered leaving football for academics before [breaking](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/crystal-palace-target-emanuel-emegha-amid-chelsea-interest/) through in Europe.<br>
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Valencia last won La Liga in 2004, during a golden era under Rafael Benítez.<br>
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