The team’s reaction after the draw and the awareness that the Cup is not easy despite the so far low level of their opponents was the key to Elche’s victory against Linares Deportivo this Thursday. This was also reflected by left-wing defender José Salinas. He took advantage of his opportunity with a great game in which he remained on the field for 90 minutes.first as a left defender and then on the flanks.

Salinas assured “We see in every round of this tournament that any opponent can beat anyone. We knew that the match would be long and could even go to extra time.” He also said, “Despite the draw, I would like to emphasize the team’s reaction. “They came out on top, it’s not easy for us, but the team was very good in a match that we saw was already complicated.”


Elche CF defender José Salinas during Thursday’s Cup match JESÚS HERNANDEZ / ECF

“Reaction” and fans

The most important thing to overcome was “knowing from the beginning that it would not be an easy match” and the second, as Elche fans who went to Linares knew, was “the reaction of the team after the draw”. contributed. . The football player said, “Their support is admirable. The fans are there in every match and they push us hard. They managed to score the second goal, which gave us peace.” said.


Elche CF’s starting 11 in Linares for this Thursday’s Copa del Rey match JESÚS HERNANDEZ / ECF

Salinas after the game “I’m happy. I’ve been playing everything for two years. And now it’s a new situation for me, which improves me a lot. “Like today, I have to add from the bench and be prepared for the coach’s decision.”

To continue adding

Adding something in the cup too is good for everyone. “We are very excited to continue going through the rounds and we will do our best in every round.”

On a personal level, “I feel good, I train every day so that I can be at my best when the opportunity comes.both as a left defender and a winger. I try to do my best and the coach is the one who makes the decision. “I will continue to smash my face in every practice and at every opportunity.”