Nine losses, eight from the first teamElche 2024 comes to Tenerife to play the 22nd matchday of LaLiga Hypermotion this Saturday at 18.30. The second round starts after the Christmas break. And only 18 players are traveling, including attacker Manu Nieto and goalkeeper Matías Dituro, who were transferred to this winter market. Edgar Badia no longer plays on loan to Zaragoza. Both men who wanted to leave did not join the expedition., Raúl Guti and Lautaro Blanco. Sebastián Beccacece said that, as with the Catalan goalkeeper, the Franjiverde squad were “very sensitive” to his situation and that “we gave them a week to sort out his departure or rejoin the team.” What is clear is that the club wanted money and if it does not come they will not leave,” the coach said.
Loyalty
Beccacece assured them that she wants them on the team – “I don’t want them to leave” – but they feel they have played too little with her. «They participated in 15 of 23 matches, i.e. more than 50%. We want determined players here. “I’m sure they will continue to give everything for this shield if they don’t leave, but they need to resolve this situation now,” the Argentinian coach said.
Elche also has 5 people were injured in this match. In addition to the long absence of Óscar Plano, four more players from the first team were included in this call due to illness. Fidel, Josan, Diego González and Álex Martín are also not traveling to the Canary Islands. Not even Adam going through a hot phase. Even Sergio León the coach talked about He admitted he wasn’t 100 percent. “We are 18 people, but everyone is focused on the goal. I think this will be the best decision,” said Beccacece, reminding that the striker was missing: “He had a big injury and then the lack of rhythm and continuity was noticed. For example, against Girona. “I think this is far from my intention. And I told him that too.”
Go to victory
Elche, who have not won in Tenerife for 36 years, are participating in the event “focused on victory”. Beccacece makes no excuses and says, “We will be the protagonist and try to win.” To do this, the manager may select an 11 similar to the one in the last Cup match; The only doubt is whether Pedro Bigas has fully recovered from the blow to his back, which will significantly change the squad. In principle, San Roman will be in the castle. The defense will include Carreira, Mario Gaspar, Bigas and Carlos Clerc. John and Aleix Febas will dominate the midfield. Rodri Mendoza will be in front of them, and Tete Morente and Nico Fernández Mercau will be at the ends. Mourad will play up front. In addition to the two additions, Salinas, Borja Garcés, Nico Castro and Cristian Salvador will also be on the bench, as well as three young players whose names Beccacece did not mention.
In Tenerife, only the loss of Waldo put coach Asier Garitano ahead.A defensive quartet can be formed with Juan Soriano and Jérémy Mellot, Amo, Loic Williams and Fernando Medrano between the sticks. There will be Àlex Corredera and Aitor Sanz in the middle, Teto and Luismi Cruz on the wings, Roberto López in the midfield and Ángel Rodríguez in the centre-forward.
“Very happy” with the additions
When asked how the two transfers (Matías Dituro and Manu Nieto) were evaluated, the Franjiverde coach said that he was “very happy”. I think they embody the characteristics we are trying to proclaim in the gaming space. Along with enthusiasm and desire, they also have a natural ability to adapt quickly. We need players who want to be here. “They chose Elche, and Elche chose them.”
More specifically regarding Dituro, he admitted: “We saw this at the beginning of the season, but it couldn’t happen. Conditions to be added where necessary». “He pointed out the experience of playing in the league and, above all, the conditions. And also the desire to come now.
Beccacece emphasized the following regarding Manu Nieto: “He has the ability to play in multiple positions due to his ability to interpret the game, get forward and create space. He can be used as a marker or a forward reference, he can even reach the definition zone on the wing… I have no doubt that it will increase». When asked whether they would now play in Tenerife, the coach said it was determined “based on what we see on a day-to-day basis”. The rest is not important; neither your age, nor your name, nor where you come from, nor anything else… For example, “We used John as soon as he arrived, we used him for 12 matches, and he had not played in a match for a year. So, I think the answer to the question is answered. So this Saturday, one of the new ones will be released.” it could be.