Marchena Worried About Valencia Money Problems

Carlos Marchena has admitted that the Valencia squad is concerned amid reports of an economic crisis at Valencia but says that solving the issue is more important than wages.

Los Che could be declared bankrupt unless they can settle outstanding economic difficulties before the end of December and that has meant that players may not be paid in December, according to Marca.

The Valencia captain has revealed that the squad are waiting and hoping to for good news, but will endeavour to focus only on playing while the board sorts out the economic problems.

"What is more serious is that the club has these problems," he told reporters. "The squad is worried and we have asked for some news.

"We cannot do anything more than to try and make everything go well on the pitch as we have no control over the way the finances are dealt eith.

"We hope that stability returns  as anything else is not good for the club."

Marchena will not be able to help the team at the weekend against Barcelona at Camp Nou after being sent off in the match against Real Betis on Sunday evening.

"It is annoying that I will not be able to do something for the team as it is a big game at the top of the table and we have difficulties in the centre of defence," he continued.

"But I am sure that the coach will find a solution so that we can maintain our form."

Lucas Brown, Goal.com