John Chetauya appeared in the press room this Wednesday Martínez Valero stadium. Youth squad Elche CF evaluated all current issues. Later, after returning to the playing fields injured for more than five monthsTeam situation after the match victory in Tenerife already possible signings and departures in this winter market.

What was this long recovery process like?

We had very difficult months, but thanks to my family and the very caring Elche medical staff, I was able to overcome it. Now I think and can reach the best version of myself.

Beccacece showed her trust in him from the first moment he returned…

I am very grateful to my coach. From the first moment both he and the rest of the team supported me and helped me to be able to return and participate as soon as possible.


Elche youth team during their press release JESÚS HERNANDEZ/ECF

Where are you most comfortable as a center or a centre-back?

I see myself playing where the coach deems most suitable and where the team needs me. I always try to do my best to help and remain indifferent to this or that position.

The coach said he was waiting for him, what does he want from him in the center position he plays?

He wants me to support the team in attack by being the first person to try to take the ball from the back. Likewise in defence, I put myself in front of the defenders to help the defense and bring balance to the game.

What does the victory in Tenerife mean in the dressing room?

We are very happy. It was a good opportunity to reaffirm all the good work we have done in recent days.

And upon arrival there was a reception from fans…

Yes, we are very grateful and it was very impressive to see 50-60 fans waiting for us when we arrived at the stadium from the airport. We really want to give back to our fans the enthusiasm they have for the team. Now we hope to give them a victory against Valladolid on Sunday and the more the merrier.

Is Valladolid’s game more than three points because they are direct rivals?

All matches are important and we must play them to the end. Next is the Valladolid match and we must give everything and fight as much as possible to achieve victory.

Can Elche reach the top two direct promotion positions in this second round?

Our aim should be to progress match by match and try to win as much as possible. At the end of the league, the classification will tell us where we are. Frankly, my dream is to try to compete for the top two places.


John, Martínez Valero in the press room JESÚS HERNANDEZ/ECF

Should they try to be more organized than they were in the first round?

Finding that consistency requires knowing how to compete well. If we achieve this, we will have the consistency that will allow us to be at the top.

How does the locker room confront rumors of possible departures such as Lautaro Blanco or Raúl Guti?

The group is focused on Sunday’s game against Valladolid. You don’t think about the possible exits or entries that may occur. Each player has his own personal situation and this is a matter for the club. We are training as best as possible to prepare well for the Valladolid match.

So how do you see Sergio León, who could also go?

I’ve said before that I don’t want to get into personal matters. I see all my colleagues giving everything to earn a position.