Sadiq leaves on holiday with knee bandaged

Sadiq left Valencia training early Thursday with a knee knock sustained Wednesday; the club says it's not serious.

Umar Sadiq departed Valencia's training ground before his teammates on Thursday after picking up a knee blow during Wednesday's session. The Nigerian striker did not participate in the final training session before the league break and left with his knee bandaged.

Valencia's coaching staff, led by Javier Aguirre, opted not to take risks with the attacker. Despite the precautionary appearance, the impact is not considered serious. Sadiq left the facility with the bandage and a suitcase, ready to use the three days of rest the squad will have before returning to work Monday to prepare for the visit to Rayo Vallecano on November 21.