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Valencia coach Baraja: Why I'm sticking with the kids

Valencia coach Ruben Baraja will keep selecting his kids as they fight against the drop.

Valencia's 2-2 draw with Espanyol still wasn't enough to guarantee LaLiga safety on Sunday.

On his selection, Baraja said: "Undoubtedly the young players lack experience, but on the other hand they have something that I love which is energy and consistent effort. Being in the Valencia CF first team is something that drives them because their future is at stake.

"They give us energy, fresh legs until the end and we look for the best for the team, but we still need to finish the job on Sunday.

"This team has some characteristics, with strengths and weaknesses. Some things we do very well and others we find harder. Set pieces depend on attention, concentration and marking Today it was an action that came after a throw-in, a rebound with a cross that we did not close down well and a good shot. That's football."

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