Valencia head coach Ruben Baraja says he is looking forward to seeing more of Ghanaian talent Ali Fadal.
The youngster made his senior debut for the Spanish side on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in their Copa del Rey game against lower tier side Arosa SC.
Despite only playing for 19 minutes, Fadal made a positive impression on both the coach and supporters.
The La Liga club secured victory with a lone goal by Ukrainian striker Roman Yarechuk in the eighth minute, allowing them to advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey.
In a post-match statement, Coach Baraja spoke highly of Fadal’s potential and emphasized the importance of the young midfielder’s experience with the first team.
“Ali Fadal has a great future but is in the process of growth. It’s the same case with Camus. Having minutes with the first team is positive to assess their options in the club.”
While it is true that this was Ali Fadal’s first time playing in an official match with Valencia, he had previously played in friendlies.
In December 2022, during the break for the Qatar World Cup, he played against Leeds U21 and Clermont.
Later, in the summer, he was on the bench in the preseason victory against Nottingham Forest.
