Pablo Machín showed at the Festa d’Elx Trophy: other Elche Possible. Especially in the first half. However, it was also clear that the team needed reinforcements, and the coach himself admitted it. And as soon as possible. There is such a position in this need that due to both the situation and the style of play of the new coach – 3 players are closing in the middle of the defense -, requires urgent solutions. The central position needs to be strengthened and Elche has put up the “Central Wanted” sign.
“Fix the deficiencies”
In that sense, Soriano coach said, “We are very clear that we need to try to fix the shortcomings.” Also, “we lost two, so we have two free chips and the smart thing would be to get ahead of other competitors in the market.” Therefore, the preparer “We must bottle all the meat so that we can take advantage of the incoming players as soon as possible. We need it as soon as possible,” said Machín.
While not directly giving their names, the two casualties are Javier Pastore and Fede Fernández. The second is central. Like Enzo Roco, still crippled in his Achilles heel and that Martínez Valero made mistakes, some of them grotesque, punished with whistles in the last matches. And like Diego Gonzálezwith muscle problems and not training this week.
against Leeds United
In the match against Leeds, Elche started off with Helibelton Palacios, who acted as a right-footed central defender alongside Pedro Bigas and John Cheauya. The young player’s injury forced Gonzalo Verdú to sign up very soon (12th minute)He would then be replaced by the misplaced Gerard Gumbau – entering the second half – along with supporting players Manu Cocca and Javi Pamies.
Gumbau from the center?
The Catalan midfielder played a good role, but the coach himself admitted: “The Gumbau thing was an invention, because outside of that position and also in the middle of the field we lose a great deal of virtue, but the circumstances meant that this is how I would play again.” As a result of this lack of center defenders, «Domingos Quina was also not in place when retaking Gumbau… And we paid a little bit for that in the second goal.».
Machín was very clear when he said this. shortcomings “cannot be hidden. Two defenders from the quarry had to play today. We need more soldiers. The owner is most interested in continuing in the Premier League and I am sure he will make every possible effort.
beat with another face
Despite the 1-2 loss against Leeds United, the team gave a different face, took a different attitude and their coach said, “I am satisfied because what we always want and should be indisputable is the effort put in for the 90 minutes. And we did that.”
According to the coach, first of all in the first half, but also in the second half. “We are a busy, competitive team, we pushed hard, we were aggressive and we bet we would play individual duels.; We have produced many approaches, because we will propose, we will not speculate; We will go forward.”
Machín concluded, “the first part was a little more flamboyant for everything. And the most important thing was the score. In the second time, we competed with many conditions. And this is the line we must follow. What I suggest they do. I am pleased”.
“The players gave their all. Everyone left their soul. We did the duels 100% against a very physical Premier team and the fans are smart and will know how to appreciate that too.