The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Valencia-c40863 coach expects his side to shake off the disappointment of their recent heavy defeat and come up with a good result in their Copa Del Rey encounter.
Valencia welcome Llagostera to the Mestalla in the last 32 tie of the Copa on Wednesday and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mauricio-c24899 Pellegrino wants a reaction from his squad, after they got a 4-0 league humbling by the hands of Malaga last weekend.
Valencia find themselves 2-0 up on aggregate as they defeated Llagostera at their opponents home ground and will be looking to transform their substantial lead into progression on Wednesday.
Pellegrino told reporters that winning and losing is a part of the game and insisted that a player who respects the shirt must defend Valencia.
“We must behave as professionals in this club. We must react in the right way to deserve to defend Valencia. We can win or lose, as long as we are professionals worthy of this institution,” he told reporters today.
The tactician admitted that the game could turn out to be a tricky affair as Llagostera have nothing to lose and have enough quality to cause Valencia a problem or few.
The Mestalla based outfit’s season has not started in the way they wanted it to and have the worst away record in the league.
Pellegrino however added that he wants his side to finally produce the football that they are known for, and set things right in the remainder of the season.
“Things are what they currently area, we do not know what will happen in two weeks, there are ups and downs, we are in an awkward position in the League away from home, since January we have won just two games, we have a mental problem that seems to be dragging
on, we are working on it.”
Valencia were also accused and criticised for their in ability to field home grown players in their squad to face Malaga as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Barcelona-c38604 lined up with 11 home grown players compared to Valencia’s only 1 in the starting eleven.
A win for Valencia in the upcoming Copa encounter might set things right for Valencia as they look to kick start their tumbling season.
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