51 days ago Elche CF e came World Cup break after losing to Girona at Martínez Valero (1-2). A result that left the Elche team Without knowing the win in the first 14 days, he fell to the last place in the ranking with only four points..

More than a month and a half passed, and during this time, there have been many changes. most important Pablo Machín replaced Jorge Almirón.He turned on a small light at the end of the black tunnel.

Soriano coach has been in charge of the team for a month and during that time there has been a slight improvement in football concepts and beliefs in the locker room.. Now a beacon of hope that needs to be confirmed. Tonight (21:30, Movistar LaLiga), the real test of cotton begins at the Cívitas Metropolitano against Atlético de Madrid to see if the miracle of permanence is possible.

It is not the best competitor or the best area to do so. or if. The Colchoneros showed an uneven team in the first part of the championship. They are in fifth place with seven wins, three draws and four losses. Simeone’s relationship with his team is not as idyllic as in previous campaigns. Brazilian Matheu Cunha left. Portugal’s Joao Félix wants to do just that, lured by the lure of the Premier League. The overall performance of most of its players is not as expected.. And if Elche does things well, they can fish in turbulent rivers. This means a significant dose of illusion and morale to face the upcoming decisive January.


Elche players during practice on Tuesday AXEL ALVAREZ


Debuting with Machín very limited weapons especially in defense. Pol Lirola and Josan They are lowered due to muscle injuries. Y John Chetauya due to a broken fibula. Helibelton Palacios He plays on the three pivot lines that the new coach has applied. The thing that orphaned the right lane. The Soriano coach must decide whether to turn the Colombian player to the right and grant the player access. Diego González or Roco on the posterior axis, beside Gonzalo Verdu and Pedro Bigasthose whose position is insured; or bet on Tete Morente.

Will have to play in the left lane Carlos Clercbecause it no longer exists. Nico Fernández suffered an ankle injury and Lautaro Blanco will not play until January 2. the window for saving new signatures opens.

in the middle of the field, Gerard Gumabu has to be penalized for accumulating cardswhich leaves Mascarell and Raul Guti as starting midfielders. For the third row in the middle of the field, Machín has to decide between: Hooking Pere Milla as he did in the Cup against Fidel, Álex Collado, Domingos Quina or Guadalajara. If the opponent is already at home, the Huelva player can take his place on his return after his injury.

Elche’s new manager There are only 18 players from the first team.. In addition to Josan, Gumbau, Pol Lirola, John Chetauya, Nico Fernández, Gumbau and Lautaro Blanco; Pastore and Fede Fernández leave squad during World Cup break.

Machín had to use players from the subsidiary to complete the interview. Carles Marco, Manu Cocca, Álex Alfaro and third baseman Jesús López They will be with the first team.