It’s always commendable for a coach to leave. go to death with your ideas and defend the plan you intend to achieve success. And even more so if the formula is to dominate the game and attack with possession.
But, The Spanish Second League has some special featuresis very competitive and any opponent will hold onto weapons that could theoretically lead them to beat a superior team.
To be at the top of the rankings It is important to be a team that is balanced, safe in defense and effective in attack.as shown by Elche from the recordings of Fran EscribáIn which season? 2012-2013 He managed to rise as a leader from the first day to the last day.
Or Elche de Pachetain the campaign 2019-2020 He left the “play-off” qualifications behind, kept a clean sheet and scored a single goal in the match Zaragoza And girona.
Now, eleven days into playing, Beccacece’s Elche have failed to achieve the much-needed balance in the silver category of Spanish football. And the most worrying thing is that The Argentine coach could not find a plan B for his rivals to take the lead in the scoreboard. He remains determined to take his football to the end, regardless of his opponent and the field he plays on. Moreover, the opponents have already got their plates and know how to damage them.
TAKE RISKS
Start by going out with the ball from your own goal
Last Sunday’s derby against Eldense was further proof of this. Elche’s team controlled the match, took the initiative but posed almost no danger to the goal. Zubiaurre.
Barça’s coach himself Fernando EstevezHe recalled changing his plan at the end of the match; When Elche went out to steal the ball they applied high pressure, when they failed they dropped back and looked for quick counter attacks to catch the Franjiverde defense off guard.
Elda’s goal came precisely from the loss of his attempt to take the ball from his own goal. Beccacece complained that the field was not in good condition but continued with the established plan. He even took responsibility for the losses Pedro Bigas and he praised his players for trying to continue the game idea he has been trying to implement even though it has not yielded results for him so far.
MIDDLE FIELD
Unable to find balance to avoid being exposed to rival pressure
The Elche coach has not yet found the balance in the middle of the field to avoid being victimized by his opponents’ pressure and stealing the ball. Cristian Salvador does not finish appearing in the pivot position and Alex Febas He shows a lot of quality and command of the ball – stealing the ball is almost impossible – but he can’t find help when it comes to defence.
Fidel, Nico Fernández or Nico Castro Footballers like Febas have offensive qualities and are uncomfortable with defense. Also, when the green-france team has to return, they have a lot of trouble retreating.
Despite a few occasions where they took the lead on the scoreboard, we saw Elche struggle a lot defensively. Mario Gaspar, Pedro Bigas and ClercThe centre-backs try to join the middle of the field when there is space, but the back part remains free and the opponents know this.
NO RIGHTS
Four left backs playing for Pepico Amat
One of the main problems faced by the Argentinian coach is the lack of pieces or the irregularity in using them when implementing his football. He wants his players to adapt to his game, but so far he has not been able to adapt to the players he has.
A clear detail, last Sunday New Pepico AmatThe team’s four full-backs played: Clerc, who played as a mixed centre-back. Lautaro Blanco On the left wing, Nico Fernández now looks like a midfielder rather than a full-back. Salinas He left in the last moments due to Lautaro’s injury.
None of the right-backs or those who can play in that position did this. Mario continues as a defender Tete MorenteFar from his best, the player operated as a winger and Josan and Carreira They warmed up on the sidelines but did not go on the field.
EVERYTHING IS GLOBAL
Few centers and few shots in the area
This is one of the main things overlooked about Elche. When they fall behind on the scoreboard, they bring the opponent into their own zone and harass them with crosses and shots. A widely used alternative in the Second League and, with rare exceptions, Franjiverdes do not seek.
Except for Eibar, when they were in the starting team Lucas Boyé and MouradSo far, Elche have hardly played with two strikers, even if the result is unfavorable. Beccacece believes and should go ahead with her idea, but she also needs to reflect on the need to find a plan B when things don’t go well. Is there?