Valencia vs Deportivo Alaves

Team News

Valencia

• Francis Coquelin is suspended for the home side, while Geoffrey Kondogbia continues his recovery to try and make the Copa del Rey final.
• Carlos Soler and Daniel Wass will feature in midfield, with the duo able to slot into either central midfield or contribute from the right wing.
• Gabriel Paulista and Ezequiel Garay are expected to continue at centre-back, though Mouctar Diakhaby is fresh to rotate in.

Team News

Deportivo Alaves

• Takashi Inui is a doubt for the weekend with a sprained ankle, which should see Abelardo’s plans remain fairly consistent.
• Carlos Vigaray should get the nod at right-back, with Martin doubling up ahead of him in midfield.
• Ximo Navarro should slot in alongside Victor Laguardia at centre-back once again.

• Valencia have lost four of their last five games, as well as being knocked out of the Europa League semi-finals by Arsenal on Thursday night.
• Despite their usual good showings at home, Marcelino’s side have suffered consecutive defeats at Mestalla, conceding five goals in the process.
• Alaves are winless in their last eight La Liga matches, taking just three points in the league from their last possible 24