Valencia won’t consider selling Joaquin in January.
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Ivan Helguera is set to leave Valencia in the winter transfer window after Unai Emery rebuked him for his lack of effort in training in front of the rest of the squad.by Lucas Brown

Valencia midfielder Juan Mata says he never had a chance of making it at Real Madrid.

The former Castilla star declared: “The juniors at those big teams are treated unfairly. There is a lack of opportunities and it is a pity.

“For me, it is the youth who must form the backbone of teams for their sentiment, dedication and devotion to those colors that they have always defended.”

Mata also had a kind word for the much-maligned Ronald Koeman.
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Timo Hildebrand has broken his silence over his deteriorating situation at Valencia.

The Germany international goalkeeper said on his personal website: “The club has shown in recent weeks that they do not regard me useful for the team. Or rather, not up to anything.

“I’ve tried to do my best in these two months without ever being discouraged. The result was a piece of the game against the Azira, a friendly, when my companions were playing with their national teams.
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Renan is delighted with the way he’s established himself at Valencia.

The young Brazilian goalkeeper is in his first season in Spain and said: “My ambition is first individually and then collectively. I am very happy and I am aware that I have to keep working to keep my place.

“I am confident that we can grow as a team. We can do something better every game. The important thing is to keep the winning mentality.”

Valencia winger Joaqui­n Sanchez is slowly returning to his form of old as he continues to help his rejuvenated Los Chao side maintain their excellent start to the season.by Kooi Soon Leong

Primera Liga outfit Valencia are believed to be keen on AZ Alkmaar midfielder Demy de Zeeuw.

Juan Mata accepts Valencia’s title chances depend heavily on David Villa maintaining his “scoring streak”.

Villa struck twice in Valencia’s thumping of Numancia yesterday and Mata said: “He’s scored more goals than he’s played games. It’s a great a run.

“I hope this streak continues for a long time.”

Valencia striker Miguel Angel Angulo has described the appointment of coach Unai Emery as a “complete success”.

Angulo was on his way out last season before the departure of Ronald Koeman and now says of his new boss: “We needed a positive person.

“It was essential to sign a coach with these characteristics and it has become a complete success, because he is a great coach.

“He has recovered the missing players from last season and also fired up those who were playing.

“Apart from his coaching, he is a psychologist, a father figure, many things that people do not realise.”

Tercera division side pitched against holders in draw for last 32 of King’s Cup