Valencia CF updates squad fitness ahead of Racing de Santander match

Valencia CF is seeing mixed results regarding player fitness as they prepare for their upcoming match against Racing de Santander. Manager Javier Aguirre has regained defensive options with César Tárrega and Mouctar Diakhaby returning to training following the international break. Additionally, José Copete has begun participating in group sessions, though he is still working toward full fitness after recovering from a meniscus injury.

However, the club faces setbacks with attacker Diego López, who underwent a second, less invasive surgery in Madrid to remove scar tissue following a previous knee operation. If his recovery progresses well, he could return to competition after January. Other players, including Justin de Haas, Dimitri Foulquier, Luis Rioja, Arnaut Danjuma, and Umar Sadiq, remain sidelined due to various injuries or illnesses.