Elche CF has always been clear on one thing: their fans are First Class. And he shows it at every opportunity. Even though it was a festive and cold day this afternoon, more than a thousand Franjiverde Martínez Valero cheered on their team in the stands during Elche’s first open training this season, coinciding with Christmas. together more than a thousand people.
back to work
The players returned from vacation on Tuesday and are already in the game’s dynamic. The next cup will be played against Girona on Saturday, January 6, at six o’clock in the afternoon. That’s why today in the team double session, morning session in front of Díez Iborra and afternoon session in front of the fans An event open to anyone who contributes non-perishable food, personal hygiene or cleaning products. Also animal feed.
Several hundred kilos of these materials were collected by Elche this afternoon on the initiative of Grada de Animación 1923. food bank Province and NGOs Adopt Mola related to In the novel And Baix Vinalopó Animal and Plant Protection Association.
Responding to the call for solidarity, the participants supported the players with songs and applause. And their idols on the field gave the answer they deserved: gifts (balls, scarves and flags), autograph signing to everyone who asks, to take photos, to hug the little green franji followers…
Session
Sebastián Beccacece has prepared a training session with interesting exercises for the fans, mostly concentrating it next to the Preference stands where the fans sit. Thus, followers were able to see themselves closely. They began their arrival on the field with loud applause, a gesture that was reciprocated by the players. First, the coach gave a short speech and after some physical warm-up drills, a game in which the players often hugged, came one of the most anticipated moments: A lap long shot at Elche’s three goalkeepers (Miguel San Román, Edgar Badía and Jesús López). The crowd sang loudly about the goals, especially from Mourad, who needed encouragement to reverse the losing streak.
small batch
The training ended with a ceremony Small game about pressure and avoiding it. Afterwards, the players took photos in the middle of the field with the fans in the background, and in the meantime, they approached the stands and paid close attention to the Franjiverdes, who constantly mentioned their names, including Beccacece. they asked “What a boat, what a boat, Sebastian!”
Elche fans did not forget their arch-rival Herculeswelcomed the team with their songs and banners. In one, it was remembered that being from Elche was “more than a feeling”, while in the other, incentives were sent to certain players, almost always asking for their jerseys in return. The day ended with the distribution of gifts and a show of love to the fans, and this gesture was greatly appreciated by the fans, especially the little ones.
three injured
In addition to the heavy blow Elche received due to losing Óscar Plano until the end of the season, three of their players are currently unable to play due to injury. This newspaper had already announced two of them last Wednesday. Josan Ferrández and Nico Castro. Both suffer from muscle disorders This prevented them from taking part in the last two league matches.
Crevillentino and the Argentinian were also unable to take part in the group during the festival training, meaning they will not be able to participate in the first match of the year. Young Ali Houary will also have a hard timeHe also left the group during training. The trio did physical exercises with the Elche rehab worker.