not similar traditionally in August. But not for this reason, it will be less important. this Festa d’Elx award this afternoon (20:15), time Martinez Valero stadium and he will do it in a private and emotional way.
First time in 61 printsmeeting today, Elche CF will have an English opponent in the Premier League: Leeds United his best Victor Mediumex-Franjiverde sporting director who left such a good image at the club. 2014-2015 seasonhad to leave for administrative relegation After establishing a large staff, it gained permanence in the fields and lost it in the offices.
Also, there will be a meeting presentation of the new Elche coach Pablo Machín, in society before her fans. Soriano’s coach is trying to make his mark so that he can dream of permanence and wants to leave a good image at his premiere.
The intention is to make two teams. It has 21 players. Pastore and Fede Fernández are already out of the squadduration Enzo Roco and Tete Morente they were injured. They must participate diego gonzalezIn recent days, dragging muscle ailments. The match to be played against Leeds will also be Lautaro Blanco’s Premiere at Martínez Valero. The Argentine left-back will not play until January, but he is already fully involved in the team’s dynamics.
one is expected a great football atmosphere in the stands and the promise of a beautiful sports festival. More than a thousand English fans will be in the stands. Until 25 coaches full of Leeds fans will come from the Benidorm region and the province of Valencia. Several direct flights from the UK are also planned with British fans.
During the presentation of the trophy at City Hall yesterday, Víctor Orta stressed that Leeds fans were “very passionate and a little Latin in that sense. C.We have five million followers worldwide. We are the seventh club in the Premier League in terms of television audience, the club with the most away tickets, and the second team after Liverpool in terms of audience numbers.». Elche’s former sports director is confident that “close to 20,000 spectators” will meet in the stands of Martínez Valero.
Medium agreed on a personal level that the game would be “very emotional”. «My stay at Elche left its mark on me for the rest of my life. While I was here my wife was pregnant and could have a career here for life.. However, it could not be produced due to external conditions. It was a very happy stage and I was very comfortable. Elche has a great gastronomy, festivals, beaches…” he said, “I am very happy to be able to give back some of the love I have received and continue to receive. We didn’t doubt it when the possibility of playing against Elche arose. paco peral -From Elche and Leeds scout-, Jorge Perez -Responsible for the corporate relations of the Franciverde organization- and Sergio Mantecon -technical secretary-too guilty for this match to be played in the end.
on his behalf Elche president Joaquín Buitrago commented that “it is becoming more and more difficult to hold summer tournaments in line with the demands of the calendars”.. Our subscribers have free access. Festa d’Elx returns for Christmas and We want it to be some kind of traditional boxing day in England. We also have the opportunity to see our new coach for the first time with new ideas and new approaches, and we hope this will put the team at its best when the competition starts up again.”
Mayor Carlos GonzálezThe Chairman, who hosted the presentation, said, “Our cup will be played in an extraordinary time period. It’s close to Christmas and it’s a fantastic setting for fans. We hope it will brighten the centennial season» indicated the city councilor from Elche.
Víctor Orta gave the mayor a T-shirt he promised to wear at the next Elche Half Marathon; and a pitcher of whiskey in the hut. The City Council presented him with a Lady of Elche and a commemorative plaque to his presence in franciverde.