Rodrigo and Coquelin back in for Alavés game

Rodrigo Moreno and Francis Coquelin were included in the VCF squad list for the trip to Vitoria on Friday, having recovered from their respective injuries that have made them unavailable in recent weeks. The pair have been focusing on making their way into contention this week in training, and will travel with the group.

Rodrigo is amongst the top assist providers in LaLiga, with seven passes that have resulted in goals. Leo Messi is the only player with more in the top flight. The Valencia CF striker is keen to lead the team to an away victory, against a side who have won their last two matches at Mendizorroza.

Coquelin has been sidelined for a month, but his hard work has paid off and he is back at his coach's disposal, ahead of an important seven days in which Valencia CF play both Alavés in LaLiga and Atalanta in the Champions League Last 16.