MADRID -- Less than two months after taking over at Valencia, Cesare Prandelli is already hearing the boos at Mestalla Stadium.The former Italy coach and his players were jeered Sunday after Valencia was held to a 1-1 draw by last-place Granada in the Spanish league, a result that extended the clubs four-game winless streak and kept it near the relegation zone.Prandelli arrived amid big expectations after being hired in October by Singapore investor Peter Lim. But following a 2-1 win in his debut against Sporting Gijon, the team has lost twice and drawn twice.The draw against Granada, which is yet to win a game after 12 rounds, made a predictable impact on the home supporters.When things dont go well, the fans will pressure you, its fair, Prandelli said. We must remain calm. The problem is not only psychological, but when you have a clear mind you have more courage.Valencia is 15th in the 20-team standings with 11 points, only two clear of the relegation zone.Im responsible for the team, Prandelli said. The players should not think negatively. They should not lower their heads, only with courage can we improve.Belgian midfielder Mehdi Carcela-Gonzalez put Granada ahead in first-half injury time and Nani equalized for the hosts two minutes into the second half. Valencia created a few scoring opportunities after that, but was unable to take them.This point means nothing to us. We need to win games to leave the position we are in, Argentine midfielder Enzo Perez said. We need to unite more than ever to try to overcome this situation. We cant keep making these silly mistakes. Its going to be difficult to get the results we need if this keeps happening.Valencia is the last team other than Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atletico to win the league title, back in 2004.Madrid opened a four-point lead over Barcelona on Saturday by beating crosstown rival Atletico Madrid 3-0 with a hat trick by Cristiano Ronaldo at the Vicente Calderon Stadium. 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