Eldense this Monday (20.30) New Pepico Amat He went to Real Zaragoza with the aim of breaking the two-month winless streak against the local team’s rival, who had won only one of the last five matches played in low hours.
The match is a duel The key to desires for permanence He is the best player of the Alicante team in LaLiga Hypermotion and if they win they can equalize the points with the Aragonese team because there are only three differences in the standings, 26 for Eldense and 29 for Zaragoza.
Thus, rather than hand He hasn’t won since last November 12 The previous victory of the Alicante team in Nuevo Pepico Amat, when they beat Andorra at home (1-3), dates back to 5 November 2023, when they beat Burgos (2-0). They have never won on home soil since.
In this sense, Eldense’s coach Fernando Estévez says, “We need to improve the home numbers, because the little we improve will help us achieve the goal of permanence,” and reminds: “Zaragoza is a very good opponent at home. “One of the best visitors in the category.”
Fernando Estévez for this meeting with Zaragoza They will be able to rely on newly added defender Nacho Monsalve and forward Mo DaudaAfter coming into the competitive rhythm of his previous teams, he rescued winger Álex Martínez after he was sidelined by injury for nine months.
For your part, Florin Andone He will not be able to play until February due to a knee sprain, so he will not be in the squad, as will midfielder Youness Lachhab, who is in the final stages of his injury. Real Zaragoza are hoping to make their debut in the new year and the first opportunity comes with the visit to Elda, where Julio Velázquez will try to improve on the figures he has achieved since taking over as coach. With the manager from Salamanca replacing Fran Escribá at the end of November, the team could not reach the expected level as it had only one win in five matches against Leganés and three draws (Espanyol, Amorebieta and Levante). They also suffered defeat against Albacete. Sitting 14th on 28 points and 5 points away from the promotion spots, the talented team are hoping to make a comeback in the standings but to do so they will need to improve their record and this can only be achieved by stringing together wins. because draws can only be complementary.