Carlos Clerc made an assessment of the current state of the country this wednesday Elche CF After two defeats in the first two rounds. HE left-back converted to central defender set an example to follow the good The first part is Racing de Ferrol and the second part is at Eibar. He also addressed numerous rumors about possible arrivals and departures. the last days of the transfer market.
How is the locker room after the first two defeats?
It wasn’t a start that nobody wanted. There’s a sense of self-criticism in the locker room, but there’s also a sense of calm because we’ve only been playing for two games. We faced different faces in the two games we played, and we focused on improving the things that could hurt us and insisting on the good we did. We performed well against Ferrol in the first half and against Eibar in the second half. When carbide outperforms its competitors. Not getting the first goal made the game different. As the coach said, our job is focused on continuing to work and improving because when they do things well, they see a superior Elche.
Could this bad start and struggle to rise hurt the group’s confidence?
I’m watching the season finale for now. I played 150 games in the Second Division and that’s a very long category. We only had two matches. It was a wake-up call, but it shouldn’t affect our way. From the end of last season we should try to see Elche against Ferrol from the first episode and Eibar from the second episode. It’s a very long category and the most organized is the one that will eventually come out on top, and I believe in the quality we have.
Could these results work to curb the enthusiasm around the big favorites for promotion?
Normally, the three teams relegated from the First Division are assumed to be favourites. However, there are 15 teams that prefer to rise in the Second Division. Being a favorite needs to be shown on the field. When matchday 30 or 35 arrives, if you’re ready, you’ll be the favourite.
He had a good example of getting off to a bad start with Osasuna, and they eventually got promoted…
Yes, my experience in Osasuna or Girona showed that we were in decline at Christmas. The important thing in this category is to create a group, to trust our work and our work. It will be a long season in which we will suffer, and at the end, the teams that work and know how to suffer will achieve their goals.
Why was an Elche seen in every episode of the matches against Racing de Ferrol and Eibar?
There were small details and moments that impressed us in both games. The excellent equality of the Second Division makes it difficult to dominate the entire match. We must know how to live with it and seek more regularity. It doesn’t take much when they score against us and they take advantage of it when we get the upper hand and have a chance. We have to be more stable and orderly.
It seems that he is already one of the fixtures of the central position…
This was a position the coach came in and told me he wanted me to play in search of versatility and get off the ball more clearly. Help duels with their backs turned to the side. He saw my qualities in his ideas and I’ve always been a team player trying to help, trying to do what the coach wanted.
How can you beat a subsidiary like Villarreal B on Saturday?
We have to be ourselves here at home. We need to show the first 20 minutes against Racing de Ferrol. A team that dominates the game and puts pressure on it… Our people also have support. If we do this during the match, we will bite with our fans and we will definitely win the games.
Does it upset you to hear so many rumors about possible transfers or departures? Can it affect focus?
Fortunately, we have a noble and pure wardrobe. Some reports are not true, while others are exaggerated. We know we have to be calm. We are all very determined and know that there are usually lots of moves in the last weeks of the market. We look forward to September 1st to finally see who we are and lay the groundwork for the season.
How do you see Lucas Boyé?
You can all see that he is content and happy. He is a very important player for us, he helps us a lot. He scored his first goal against Eibar and we hope it will be the first of many goals. We expect the market to close and you can continue with us.
Teams like Espanyol or Levante already have 4 points and are starting to move away…
We have two days ahead of us and different situations happened in each match. If Fidel or Óscar Plano’s luck had gone against Eibar, the course of the game would have changed and we would have gotten a point. In the Second Division, the matches are quite balanced. We’re on day two and we can’t evaluate it until half, three quarters of the championship is over. You need to remain calm and we will consider these later.
What message would you send to the fans before the Villarreal B match?
Fortunately, our fans don’t need to message or protest. We know they will come and help us achieve victory because they are always there. At the start of the game, we all have to row together so that Villarreal B sees the challenge and wins together.
Today, three years have passed since Elche’s last promotion in Girona. Is the team that fought to the end the example to follow?
Many players in the current roster have had this experience. I remember talking to Edgar Badia because of my friendship. The playoff standings were painful. It is a good example that they have so much work, persistence and perseverance. They didn’t start at the best pace, but they didn’t give up and they were the ones who got up in the end.