Elche of the 2023/24 season started the preparation phase this Saturday with a win, beating England’s Rotherham United 1-0 in their first summer friendly matchthanks to some Murad In the second half. The match was held at the La Finca Resort facilities, where Sebastián Beccacece’s men staged the first leg in July.
Despite the friendly nature of the duel, this first victory serves to instill confidence in the Elche people and reinvigorate the always boring part of the preseason. In the 72nd minute of the match, the equality was achieved with Mourad’s middle shot.. The youth player, who returned after being loaned to Burgos last year, sees the door in the first trade with the goal of grabbing a spot in the 2023/24 squad.
Beccacece started this first match with San Román, Diego González, Eze Ponce, Raúl Guti, Pere Milla, Salinas, Álex Martín, Josan, Nico, Rodri and Dídac. After the first half of the alternatives, but without clear chances, the Argentine coach almost completely changed the team for the second half and brought in Edgar Badia, Lautaro Blanco, Pedro Bigas, Boyé, Febas, Fidel, Mourad, Clerc after the break. Pamies and Adam.
Morente and John, down
Only Raul Guti He remained on the field compared to the starting 11. The Aragonese midfielder played 80 minutes against Rotherham United in this first test until he was replaced by Mario. Tete Morente and John rested as a precaution as their physical ailments prevented them from participating in the friendly match..
After the match, Elche completed this first stage in Algorfa. The team will continue training in Elche, replacing Martínez Valero’s facilities with those of Ciudad Deportiva. The next friendly match on the pre-season calendar will be played next Saturday against Cartagena at the same venues as this first match.