HE Elche CF coach Sebastián Beccaceceoffered the press conference this Tuesday before the meeting tomorrow Wednesday (19:30) at the Martínez Valero stadium against Sevilla. The Argentine coach stated that the recent good results are due to the hard work and dedication of the players and that he is happy and excited about the steps they have taken to prepare the team for the next season. Return to Premier League.
With the progress made by the team, is there any belief that you can achieve a third straight win at home?
We are growing and showing a little more continuity. This is given to you with the time and experience of each situation to overcome difficulties. Now we are in good spirits. With work, we replaced pain with pleasure, and that’s the way to go. We must continue in this demand, taking advantage of the good things we have done and the coming of new mistakes rather than old ones. We are working to win the matches. We will face a Europa League finalist and this is a good opportunity to challenge ourselves again. We’ve already done that against an opponent the size of Atlético de Madrid. We are a positive group, we are humble and with the strength that unity gives us, we brave every match to compete.
It is in permanent numbers. He could not come in October because he did not get permission from the Jira Panel. Are you sorry you didn’t come sooner to turn the situation around?
Everything is as it is and you have to accept them. We were not rejected, due diligence was requested and a margin match was given to make a decision and competed for a break. But you had to put in a trainer. There was no time to wait. It is unknown what would have happened if it had come earlier. I am happy today, enjoying the moment and preparing for the future. This is what is and this is what is. We thought about the place of concentration, pre-season, when to start, restructuring and day to day. Today, our focus and focus is only on our final, the game against Sevilla. We have to know that we have only one game and we are preparing for 42 days next year. We can not think that we will be favorites for promotion. No one gets promoted on matchday 10 in the Second Division, and we’re also going to have to face off match by season.
Do you think this improvement is due to players releasing themselves after relegation is complete?
Progress comes from working and winning against Rayo who set us free. It helped us find the good we did. We are always trying to win. The anger against Almeria was because we had to go two goals ahead at halftime. This helped us to know that we cannot forgive. We saw the best version from start to finish against Atlético de Madrid and against Getafe, we didn’t lose our heads even though they hit us with a goal. We managed to equalize before the break and we did it in the second half, which was great.
Looking at recent games, has Nteka gained its continuity?
I am satisfied with all men. I have 26 football players with a total disposition from day one; It seems normal but sometimes and mostly not in the situation we are in. I am satisfied with his passion and desire. From there, we will know the status of each. I am very happy with what I have and continuity will depend on the market, not me.
They bring joy to the fans in the last matches…
I left with peace of mind as we were able to organize ourselves and reach an agreement in a short time. We were in a bad mood emotionally and I felt the joy of going to the competition once again. This gives me great satisfaction. Fans see that there is maximum dedication in the team and they need to feel represented no matter the outcome.
Do you see John as a key player for next season?
The courage to face this moment is crucial, developing in various positions without any excuses from previous lack of continuity or experience. Since no one has a guaranteed position, John must continue to evolve. I make decisions based on this because the most important thing is the collective. Uniting and most important is Elche. I am personally happy, but I value the collective. We always look at options and draw conclusions. John played three different positions in the same game against Getafe. We also saw football players playing in different borders such as Clerc, Fidel, Tete Morente, Mascarell or Gumbau. These are the reviews we see in every game. We have ideas and we need to take them to the field because they don’t always come up. A lot of what we dream of is coming out. We’re moving forward and every time I see the game idea, we want to get even closer.
Afraid that players like Lautaro or Lucas Boyé will want to continue in the Premier League with the poster in their hands?
They are professional and owned by Elche. We will see options during the market and the club will have to decide. We have them, but then it’s the market that will be long and we’ll have to be prepared for anything. We know how it works and it’s a capitalist system
Pedro Bigas, Has progress been made in negotiations for the renovation of Gumbau and Helibelton Palacios? How do you feel about its continuity?
I may have feelings, but I respect time and there are people in the field of sports dealing with these issues. I keep things I discussed with them confidential. I understand everything and everything will be clearer when the season is over. There is a margin of time and we can rest comfortably.
What do you think of Mendilibar’s work in the revived Sevilla?
I think that’s great because it puts him in a privileged place. They have succeeded in having a very clear idea and style of play, regardless of whether a player is playing or not. I don’t know him very well but I’ve asked football players who have been with him and he works wonders. That’s nice because it’s not easy for people to talk nice about others, it’s not easy at all. They’re in great form and confidence, and now we’re going to challenge them. We have to play with character and seize the opportunity to claim ourselves.
Does Sevilla’s use of one team in the Europa League and another team in the LaLiga make it harder for you to prepare for the match?
Whoever plays is a team that knows what it’s doing and does not change its essence. They play with high pressure, they have virtue and they are a team that is recognized and defined beyond names. It just changes some nuances depending on who comes out. It doesn’t bother us too much because they are clear about their style.