The West Brom and Carlos Corberan similarities: How is former Albion boss getting on in La Liga
As West Brom are in the midst of a relegation battle - so too is their much loved former manager.
Carlos Corberan has been feeling the heat for some time at Valencia, the club he left West Brom for late in 2024.
The Spaniard enjoyed an impressive revival in the first season - but his side have been hovering outside of the drop zone for a number of weeks.
There have been links back to English football - and speculation over his future in Spain.
However, that eased somewhat over the weekend when the former Albion boss picked up a timely win over Levante.
And as his former side are in the middle of a Championship relegation dogfight - their former boss is hoping his side's victory this weekend can be a turning point.
He said: “It’s very difficult for me to talk about the future. It’s very easy to do so, but unrealistic at the same time.
"It was important that the team competed as they have from the beginning, with the determination they showed in the game. The result was important, and it was important to convey to the fans that we felt the match was important and special.
"That’s what we wanted: to show that feeling we have, and we were able to give the fans something to cheer about because that was what mattered.”
“We needed it because today’s points were crucial. The important thing isn’t Carlos Corberán, it’s Valencia CF.
"Being able to get the three points was extremely important.
"Last year I already said it was a marathon, a question of resilience, and that’s exactly what we’re having. We must fight in every match. The team have a competitive attitude that I’m really enjoying.”
