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Aguirre begins as Valencia coach against Racing in Santander
Javier Aguirre is starting as Valencia’s coach with a match against Racing in Santander.
In six previous visits to Racing’s stadium as coach of Osasuna and Atlético Madrid, Aguirre won three times, drew twice and lost once.
Racing is looking to recover from two heavy defeats, against Barcelona and Celta.
André Almeida, who is on loan to Racing from Valencia, is eligible to play because there is no clause preventing him from facing his parent club.
Valencia hopes the coaching change will improve the team’s results and mood.
Defender Tárrega and Mouctar Diakhaby have returned, while Luis Rioja, Foulquier and Sadiq are unavailable with fitness problems.
The match will be Aguirre’s first in charge of Valencia.
Javier Aguirre is set to make his debut as Valencia coach against Racing in Santander.
Aguirre has lost once in six visits to Racing’s El Sardinero stadium as a coach.
He won three of those matches and drew two, while coaching Osasuna and Atlético Madrid.
Racing will have André Almeida available, as his loan from Valencia includes no clause preventing him from playing.
Valencia will be without Luis Rioja, Foulquier and Sadiq because of fitness problems.
- Who
- Valencia, coached by Javier Aguirre, and Racing.
- What
- Aguirre is set to make his debut as Valencia coach against Racing.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Los Campos de Sport de El Sardinero, Santander.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Aguirre's record at El Sardinero
- 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in 6 visits
- Only defeat
- 2-1 against Racing on 7 May 2006
- Racing loanee
- André Almeida, under contract with Valencia until 2029
- Valencia absences
- Luis Rioja, Foulquier and Sadiq have fitness problems
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