Edgar Badia, a captain for Elche CF and a fan favorite, remains one of the few players delivering solid performances this season. He has steadied the ship during tough spells and believes the club can chart a clearer path toward promotion in the next campaign. The veteran goalkeeper weighs in on the current state of the Franjiverde and outlines a vision for moving up to the Major League, emphasizing the need for consistent effort and collective resilience.
“The mood in the locker room is low. We come to win every week and bring joy to our supporters. We step onto the pitch hoping for victory, not just to climb the table. We owe it to our fans and ourselves to play with heart, even when results lag behind”, he shared.
Badia does not dodge responsibility for a season that has underperformed. He points out that the team has rotated through coaches, with four head coaches already and two interim managers stepping in. He stresses that leadership on the field rests with the players themselves and admits there are many factors behind the current results, but ultimately the onus falls on those who take the field. He adds that the squad has been together for a long time, and yet the path forward is unclear. After thorough analysis and discussions seeking improvements, the desired breakthrough remains elusive.
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Badia stresses that the issue is not a lack of effort. He notes that initial glimpses of training and preparation show a team that trains hard, with more sessions and hours than many peers. Despite the work, the rewards have failed to arrive, and responsibility must be shared by everyone in the group. The aim is to raise the level of commitment so Elche can honor its century-long tradition and the expectations of its supporters.
Omar Mascarell, a fellow veteran in the squad, echoed a similar sentiment. He indicated openness to remaining with Elche in the Segunda Division, while underscoring the necessity of a clear project to return to Primera Division. Each player holds a personal stance, and Mascarell stressed that contracts and future plans hinge on the club delivering a serious, sustained push to climb back up. He acknowledged the unpredictability of football, where circumstances can shift rapidly, but expressed faith in the club’s ability to invest in a project capable of delivering promotion. The priority, he said, is a concrete commitment to returning to the top flight, supported by strong infrastructure and a loyal social audience.
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Finally, the Barcelona-born stopper admitted that the fan base has genuine grievances. He referenced the moment after the Valencia match when supporters called for leadership changes. He acknowledged the frustration and offered perspective on the club’s broader mission, insisting that while results did not go their way, the team remains focused on sustained improvement and respect for the supporters who stand by them during difficult times.
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Logically, players would prefer to be applauded. Even when the season failed to yield the desired results, there were matches where the team earned praise and backing from the stands. Those moments matter, and the squad understands the anger directed at the club’s ownership. The players share that sentiment and recognize the need for better leadership and a clear, ambitious plan. They note that disappointment goes beyond the field and touches the broader image of the club, which should reflect a strong, forward-looking project.