Elche-Espanyol: More than three points at stake

The budgerigar group is the group that draws the fine line between persistence and relegation.. Twelve points behind the French and a victory would only allow him to hold on to oxygen after he had accomplished that. two of the last three bets are a draw at home.

For Elche, conflict is even more important. If he wins, it will be his second straight win of the season. and second, in Martínez Valero, where few chances of salvation have passed. A victory over Elche would raise the morale of both the team and the fans to the sky, and reduce the disadvantage to nine with the liberation zone. and will shed much more light on the present dark future to reach the promised land.

But, a loss or a draw leaves at least 12 difference and that will be a hard blow for missing a great opportunity against an opponent who is now very direct.

two teams they know, they are aware of it more than three points are played and they will come out onto the playground with sharp knives.

After the win against Villarreal (3-1), Franjiverde fans sang “Yes we can, yes we can”.. Elche fans will return once again with their team to receive the second joy of this fateful season of the centenary.

Machín and his players have talked a lot in the dressing room lately and have been successful. The aim of the change after the bad image against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu last Wednesday.

The defeat at Chamartín was predictable and now it’s time to turn the page and regain the level shown against Villarreal. Any hint of improvement against Espanyol this afternoon will be well received by the franciverde community and in case of victory it will certainly be celebrated as if it were a championship. And this when you’re orphaned and miserable, even the slightest smile will keep you alive.

changes in eleven

The starting 11 against the parrots this afternoon will be very different from the one played at the Santiago Bernabéu. There will be at least 3-4 changes. It could even be up to six. It is imperative to renew the team physically and morally.

Machín gets better omar mascarell already Helibelton Palacioslow against Real Madrid due to card accumulation. The duo will make it into the starting team. Colombian on the right flank of the defensive axis and Canary in the middle of the field.

Another of the definitive innovations will be that of Lucas Boyé.. The Argentinean was shown a yellow card against Real Madrid players due to an adductor issue and only played in the last few minutes. Against Espanyol, he will be an offensive reference.

Carlos Clerc, Tete Morente and Papa Cheikh during training AXEL ALVAREZ

Pedro BigasAnother one of those aiming to start, staying on the bench against the Whites. Diego González is injured and is leaving a suspended and vacant squad. Although Helibelton is among the Palacios, enzo roco He was unlucky at the Bernabéu and Lisandro Magallan similar. Elche coach He could even replace three defenders and form the starting line in the middle of the defense with Helibelton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdú and Bigas..

These variations may not be unique. With carmona Guaranteed place in the right lane, playing at home and facing the need to win, lautaro white he can take his chance in the left lane by replacing Carlos Clercwhose will or desire cannot be denied, but which does not cease to contribute to a different value.

With Mascarell in midfield, they’ll be, except for surprise. Gumbau and Fidel. Both were in the top five against Real Madrid.

And the Boyé-Ponce duo will be back on the offensive. “9” Franciverde will reclaim his position at a loss Randy Nteka. The Frenchman returned from the Santiago Bernabéu with his friend.muscle overload and he’s barely trained for the past few days. It has even been put to tests to rule out any possibility of breakage. Machín confirmed yesterday will be in the conversation, but will be a backup.

Óscar Gil returns to Martínez Valero dressed in blue and white

Another attractive aspect of the meeting is Oscar Gil to the place that was his home and to Martínez Valero, where he grew up as a child. The Elche player has always been in the youth academy of the franciverde and after being promoted to the First Division he decided in August 2020 to deposit the €500,000 termination clause and move to Espanyol.despite the budgie’s relegation to the Second Division. Renewal agreement agreed with Elche Jose Sepulcre and Nico Rodriguez; broken by Christian Bragarnik when he takes control of the majority stake package in the club. At the time, the Argentine businessman thought the amounts were too high and at his level for a domestic football player.. An attempt was made to rectify the situation after his promotion, but he was already committed to four seasons of Espanyol. Oscar Gil He was promoted in his first year at Cornellà-El Prat and has been Espanyol’s right-back for the last two seasons.. He got a head start with all the coaches he had. This afternoon he will return to his old home and face the team of his city and his heart. But professionalism is above everything and he will win.

POSSIBLE ALIGNMENTS:

Elche: Edgar Badia; Helibelton Palacios, Gonzalo Verdu, Pedro Bigas; Carmona, Mascarell, Gumbau, Lautaro; Fidel, Lucas Boyé and Ezequiel Ponce

SPANISH: Álvaro Fernández, Óscar Gil, Sergi Gómez, Jose Gragera, Simo Keddari, Brian Oliván, Vini Souza, Darder, Aleix Vidal, Puedo and Braithwaite

HOUR: 14:00 (Movistar LaLiga)

JUDGE: Del Cerro Grande (Madrid College)

STADIUM: Martinez Valero.