pablo machine He clearly demonstrated this in the 3 friendly matches he played. Elche CF since the arrival of the new technician whose intention was to implement three-center and two-lane systemused on the bench for most of his career.

However Frangiverde manager grapples with injuries. Last Thursday, after the game against Leeds, he said: He needed more reinforcements, especially on the defensive axis and after Fede Fernández’s departure..

Machín is trying to make bobbin lace with the pieces in the template. Until now He failed to use Enzo Roco and Diego González. he was only able to play the first friendly match against him West Bromwich Albion. Helibelton Palacios Y Carlos Clercnatural position fullback, They had to adapt to the central locationAlthough they have played in this position several times, this is not a new position for them and they have shown that they can do it.

But at the meeting the situation worsened. against Leeds last Thursday. John Chetauya barely had ten minutes on the field. and had to take the injured. He missed Saturday’s game against Genk and everything seems to indicate that he will not be able to train for a few weeks. junior team need crutches to walk and it will be difficult to be available for the resumption of the official competition.

Another problem for Machín curse of the center. At the moment, Gonzalo Verdú and Pedro Bigas are the only players available specifically for the back center.. chewing gum He played the last minutes as a defender against the British, but plus a resource so you don’t load too many minutes on VerdúWhat a solution.

Assuming that Helibelton Palacios and Clerc would fit into this position, there would be four, In order to use three central defenders in each part of the matches, Elche leaves alternatives to his coach.as your wish.

Green striped prep technical secretary insists on Sergio Mantecón the need to combine several defenses. From the club they tried. Again, With the qualifying status of Elche, the market does not offer many alternatives and more. In addition, representatives do not want to rush and the market doesn’t open until January 2nd, they are lingering on the excuse of the perfect World Cup. Movements will be quite infrequent until the assignment in Qatar is over.

Meanwhile, Machín’s hope is to save the troops. diego gonzalez in dry dock for two weeks knee problem. man from Cadiz already started the lawn business and can arrive on time two friendly matches this wednesdayin front of First RFEF Intercity morning (10.30)and against it Afternoon (18:00) Athletic Torrellano de Tercera RFEF. Both will be the Martínez Valero stadium behind closed doors.

If he can do that, Diego González I wouldn’t be there to play for more than 45 minutesSo this is more of an inconvenience than a solution.


Diego González during a practice SONIA ARCOS/ECF

Same with Enzo Roco.. The Chilean would no longer be able to take part in the last official match. against L’Alcora in the first round of the King’s Cup last November 12. Roco has been injured for over a month. achilles tendon and started to do some of the training with the group. But like Diego González, Not available for many trots.

In addition, both Chile and Cadiz They are two of the football players on the list of possible departures in the winter market.because his performance in the first part of the competition did not turn out as he wanted.

Machín wanted to see them live before deciding on their future.. However, his related injuries got in the way.


Enzo Roco at a training session for Elche SONIA ARCOS/ECF

With this curse of the central defenders, they will have to content themselves with using Elche coach Gonzalo Verdú in tomorrow’s two friendlies. Pedro Bigas, Helibelton Palacios and Carlos Clerc; and give them a break with a supporting actor like Pamies or Cocca, who already have minutes in their first friendly match.

If the Elche team already needs to strengthen the defense, like eating, with this panorama, it is even more urgent. Just over a week until the resumption of the competition on 20 December in the Cup in Guadalajara; and any mishap would leave Machín without power plants.. The coach and the club know this and are trying to find a solution. Again Transfers cannot be played until January 2.