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Albelda form impresses Emery
07 Sep 2010 - 12:31:06
Veteran midfielder David Albelda has been praised by head coach Unai Emery for his early-season form for Valencia.
The 33-year-old Spain international has been with Los Che for well over a decade, but remains a major figure in Los Che's ranks.
Emery told the Cadena SER radio station: "David Albelda is one of the hidden masters of this squad. His experience and personality make him important not only to me, but also to his peers.
"The performances he has given us in pre-season have been excellent, keeping out Mehmet Topal, a player who we brought in to take over in midfield long-term.
"He began the league with plenty of enthusiasm."
Meanwhile, striker Roberto Soldado is back in full training at the Mestalla, having missed the opening league game of the season against Malaga due to a hamstring injury.
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