In the face of adversity, hard work and joy. John Chetauya’s injury—fibula fracture—dropped on Elche like a pitcher of cold water. The team and the coaching team feel it, but this group has more than enough power to apply the maximum. “Bad weather, good face”. And the team has a reason to smile too.such as the recovery of players who were on the decline last season, the emergence of strongly vindicated domestic and loan players, and the reaction of new ones.
turn eleven
Starting over. First friendly. The two men returned to the starting 11. There was never one of them. The other has been absent since April. While it’s true that Beccacece’s preseason debut would have little to do with the team that kicked off the league title in the Second Division—there were three in-house players and a lack of key guys for the Argentine coach—it’s also true: In the new project, there are two football players who get their smiles even though they are outside more than inside.
Diego González and Raúl Guti were the starters of the team, which managed to beat England’s Rotherham United by a minimum margin thanks to Mourad’s goal. The game was completed under the sticks by newcomers San Román and Álex Martín on defense, as well as domestic players Rodri, Dídac and Salinas, and other more normal players.: Eze Ponce, Pere Milla, Josan and Nico. Edgar Badia, Lautaro Blanco, Pedro Bigas, Lucas Boyé, new Aleix Febas, Fidel, Mourad, Clerc, Pamies and Adam entered the second half.
wounded
Two customers were missing. Tete Morente is out of the game after a muscle overload. John, although tests confirm then his bone was brokenthen he did not participate due to some inconvenience. Among the game’s up to four teens or subsidiaries: Rodri, Dídac, Pamies and Adam. And two preseason loan players with Elche: Mourad and Salinas. And all of them were involved with a leading role and dedication, raising the level in every training session.
John’s absence was felt in the last days of the job, but it was also possible to see a good general atmosphere among the players. and in particular, there are two smiles that outshine the others. And the fact that players have spent more than 200 hours between sessions and concentration. Aries also pays attention to each of these.
diego gonzalez
That’s why the Andalusian defender, who played just 15 minutes with Beccacece in twelve league games in the First Division, is taking another look at his face this pre-season. It was practically not counted for the Argentine, and even though he had another year on his contract, everything seemed to indicate that the central defender would be one of the discards.
Diego González spent many days on the bench or was injured. He put effort in every practice, but the game idea where Beccacece used Mascarell and later John didn’t do her any good. It’s certainly not his job to pamper the ball, but now there are new circumstances that may make the coach trust him more. Mascarell is gone. Also Verdú, Roco and Magallán. Only Álex Martín has arrived. And John will be gone for at least four months.
Diego González has always shown himself to be a great professional with a desire to learn and perform. with the demands of the coach. The footballer is working hard this summer to stay until at least June 2024 thus fulfilling his contract.
Guti can still erupt
Raúl Guti’s case is different, but with similar implications. It counted too little for Beccacece. Only two starts in 12 games. The last one is on April 23. The most expensive transfer (5 million euros) in Elche history, it had the worst period of its season not only as a team but also individually.
It has never fully met the expectations placed on it. He signed a five-season contract in 2020. It also loses its strength with each passing year. In his first year, he was the undisputed top-five player with 36 appearances and 33 appearances for Almirón and Escribá. In the next season (2021-2022) He gradually lost his first role with both Escribá and Francisco. He played in 31 games, which is not bad, but his starting position has been reduced to 17 bets., almost half of the previous campaign. His final season was the worst with 28 appointments and just 12 in the first team.
However, Raúl Guti continues to be referred to as the pinnacle in Elche. Especially in the Second Division and with the departure of guys like Mascarell or Gumbau who almost always beat him. At one point, the possibility of returning to Zaragoza was considered, where his coach was Fran Escribá, who trusted him, but whose contract expired two years later in June 2025 and Bragarnik did not want to give the player away. Of the 5 million he paid, three are amortized, but two remain, and these will be difficult if negotiations are established.
The situation at Elche is against the continuity so far, but the staff has been away from the negativities it entered last year for months. The target is ambitious. Raúl Guti doesn’t give up in every practice this preseason, when he sees a championship gesture in the first game at Beccacece.
Source: Informacion
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