Valencia manager Carlos Corberán has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq following his match-winning performance in Los Che’s hard-fought 2-1 victory against Real Valladolid at the Estadio de Mestalla on Saturday night.
Sadiq netted the decisive goal in the 54th minute, securing a vital three points for Valencia as they continue their battle to avoid relegation. The 28-year-old has been in fine form, having also bagged a brace in the club’s thrilling 3-3 draw against Osasuna last week. His latest strike takes his tally to four goals in his last four league appearances.
Corberán acknowledged Sadiq’s growing influence in the team, highlighting his resilience and impact on the pitch.
“I have three great forwards because Sadiq is showing it. Hugo has shown it, but he is not available at the moment.
“The same goes for Rafa Mir. I have absolute and full confidence in the three forwards we have,” Corberán told the club’s official website.
“I think that Sadiq today exemplifies what the game was like. A game with mistakes at times. And with the mentality to recover from those situations that he had.
“A game of not losing faith, of assistance, until achieving the objective. I think there is a parallel between what Sadiq did today during the game and what the team did.”
Since arriving at Valencia on loan from Real Sociedad in January, the former Rangers striker has been a key attacking force, netting five goals in just seven league appearances.
