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Valencia head 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.
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](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/stadiums-and-facilities/10-reasons-caf-approved-remo-stars-stadium-ikenne-for-champions-league/) to rejoin the squad for Saturday’s final session before the match.
"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.
Since joining Valencia 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.[bet9ja.com](https://register.bet9ja.com/?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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."
Editorial
Carlos Corberán’s measured optimism over Umar Sadiq’s fitness is exactly the kind o[ 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. The Nigerian has blended seamlessly](https://www.yohaig.ng/recommends/1xbet/) into the Valencia attack since arriving from Real Sociedad.[bit.ly](https://bit.ly/Bet9jaPromotionCodeYOHAIG) 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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And for [Nigerian](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/match-previews-and-reviews/besiktas-thrilled-to-land-former-leicester-midfielder-ndidi-as-long-term-starter/) fans, the bigger picture 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](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/football-history/okocha-i-deserved-caf-player-of-the-year-at-least-once/) by his manager, and enjoying his [football](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-governance/).[bet9ja.com](https://landing.bet9ja.com/aviator-bet9ja?btag=yohaig&promocode=yohaig)
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](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/sports-betting/bet9ja/).
Did You Know?<br>
Umar Sadiq began his [senior career](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/category/football-tactics-and-analysis/) in Europe with Spezia in Italy before moving to Roma, where he made his Serie A debut in 2015.<br>
His standout season came in 2021/22 with Almería, where he scored 18 goals to help the [club secure](https://www.footballinnigeria.com.ng/international-nigerian-footballers/crystal-palace-target-emanuel-emegha-amid-chelsea-interest/) promotion to LaLiga.<br>
Sadiq represented Nigeria at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, scoring twice and helping the team reach the quarterfinals.<br>
He has a degree in accountancy and once stated he considered leaving football for academics before breaking through in Europe.<br>
Valencia last won La Liga in 2004, during a golden era under Rafael Benítez.<br>