Sadiq Umar arrived at Valencia in January, eager for a fresh start after struggling for minutes at Real Sociedad. But breaking into Carlos Corberan’s starting XI has been no easy task. Despite making appearances off the bench and starting against Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, he has yet to cement his place.

Now, fate has handed him another opportunity. With first-choice striker Hugo Duro still battling for full fitness, reports from Eldesmarque suggest Sadiq is set to lead the attack when Valencia faces Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar on Sunday.

This could be the moment Sadiq proves his worth. Osasuna, sitting just nine points ahead of Valencia, are beatable. A goal from the Nigerian forward could not only earn him more game time but also boost Valencia’s survival hopes. The club, currently in 18th place, desperately needs a win.

With pressure mounting and a golden chance before him, all eyes will be on Sadiq Umar. Can he rise to the occasion?