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[Valencia head](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/chelsea-player-close-to-finalizing-permanent-move-to-strasbourg/) 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 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](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/player-profiles/anaemena-celebrates-third-npfl-title-after-remo-stars-landmark-victory/) from Real Sociedad in January, Sadiq has scored four goals in just eight league appearances, including a stunning backheel 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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Carlos Corberán’s 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. +
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The Nigerian has blended seamlessly into the Valencia attack since arriving from Real Sociedad. 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. +
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What’s commendable is Corberán’s transparency. He’s not [rushing](https://wikifirearm.org/wiki/User_talk:MichelEbert431) the player, nor downplaying the importance of fitness even for a game they’ll be expected to win. That balance of care and competitiveness is what will keep Valencia moving in the right direction. +
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And for Nigerian fans, the [bigger picture](http://verdum720.paremanel.org/Usuari:MuoiEnglish3) remains bright. 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 football. +
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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](http://jacqueshigelin.com/index.php?title=User:VirginiaSly5). +
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Did You Know? + + Umar Sadiq began his senior career in Europe with Spezia in Italy before moving to Roma, where he made his Serie A debut in 2015. + His standout season came in 2021/22 with Almería, where he scored 18 goals to help the club secure promotion to LaLiga. + [Sadiq represented](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/casino-games/) Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, scoring twice and helping the team reach the quarterfinals. + He has a degree in accountancy and once stated he considered leaving football for academics before breaking through in Europe. + Valencia last won LaLiga in 2004, during a golden era under Rafael Benítez. + +
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