Scherpen and Florentino Start Against Rayo VallecanoSaturday, 8th Aug 2026 14:39 New signings Kjell Scherpen and Florentino Luis make their first appearances for the Blues as Gary O’Neil lines his side up in what looks to be a three-man backline against Rayo Vallecano (KO 3pm). Town: Scherpen, O’Shea (c), Diop, Greaves, Fatawu, Nunez, Florentino, Davis, Walle Egeli, Maeda, Emersonn. Rayo Vallecano: Batalla, Ratiu, Palazon, Lpez, Nteka, Garcia, De Frutos, Balliu, Fernandez, Valentin (c), Lejeune. 5jas0999 added 15:29 - Aug 8The squad is taking shape and with 5 or so more to come, I’m optimistic! 4Stato added 15:45 - Aug 8Very encouraging display but Scherpen might need to release the ball a tiny fraction quicker 1Lukeybluey added 15:49 - Aug 8We look solid and strong..