If at all I were to reminisce, it would be Rafa Benitez’ days. But reminiscing never helps if you are really concerned about the state of the team.

Baraja is not Valencian, yes. But he’s more a leader than Albelda, calm and ready, he’s ok to have around. Even on the bench he can help the team.

Albelda on the other hand runs things the way he wants, who’s in who’s out, and he creates a group of leaders by himself.

Back to the story, our defense needs improving def. But I like Koeman’s view, our midfield is very weak and we need some steal and grit injected into that area. Banega was signed to provide the smooth silky football Valencia used to play, Maduro with his physical prowess can take care of midfield in general (no need to be a great player for this job btw). Finally Marchena can play DMC.

We need 2 signings though, if we’re to make signings. Sign Ujfalusi+some LB. Ujfalusi can fix our RB problems if we do have any. In LB Moretti can’t do the job alone.

In CB I’d wait until summer. But I think it all goes down to sunday’s game. If our defense provides a shocking display we’ll strengthen with one CB.

If they do fine but upset in wednesday’s game vs Atletico we’re in shite. Late deals are usually overpriced.

Pablo is a very good player. Glad to have him back. We should sign Sisi back. I know we’ll end up having too much players but we could sell some of the extras to make room. There’s no harm in having one more, in pre-season Koeman shall see fit on who leaves (even though his decisions are sometimes bizzare).

Check the xtratime forum, Friki raves about Pablo. He’s a good poster who knows what he’s typing, we generally (I) trust him.