“We took a step forward in Tenerife and now we want to take another one,” the coach said. Elche CF’s Sebastián Beccacece describes this Sunday’s (21:00) match against Real Valladolid as a “high tension” affair. Mainly because of the “equality” between the combatants. “We know everything that comes with facing their quality, because they have very similar ideas about the game and have trained together with their coaches. The amount of points we have and our style of play are also similar. They are very keen and like to have the ball,” elaborates the coach.
Beccacece believes the appointment will be “extremely challenging” and His players “have to be very focused and alert. To ensure continuity, we must take advantage of playing at home and our last win. Show that we have learned from last year’s mistakes.
Rival
According to Franjiverdes, Real Valladolid is “an opponent with too much imbalance” He wants to have the ball. It has a cast of very smart players.It makes me think that they will want to get out of this moment with their very dangerous forwards who know how to be in the second row and their negative streak. “Need always makes a man do his best.”
in numbers
parity The difference between Elche and Pucela is significant. Only two points difference, 22 goals against Franjiverdes and 25 Valladolid goals, 22 and 24 goals respectively, 290 and 275 fouls, 108 and 118 corner kicks, 2,379 and 2,000 duels, 602 and 654 long passes, 7,431 and 7,955 short passes, 0.10 and 0.11 goals per shot. They look like a set of twins and Beccacece knows it. “We will need to be on high alert.”To add.
Asked if he thinks now is a good time to get into the play-offs, the Rosario native was cautious: “We must continue to seek the regularity we need. I enjoyed the path and the process. It is a 42 kilometer race and we are growing and progressing. “We took a step forward in Tenerife and now we want to take another step.”
In any case, «It is always a good time to think, dream and achieve victory. We are here to win. In this sense, of course, it is always a good time because it brings confidence and courage. But all teams are looking for the same thing. It is a very balanced league and we know that this will become clear eventually. You need to be at your best in May. This will be the final stage. You have to arrive alive, but it will be very important there. In the meantime, let’s enjoy the process. From here on out, anything related to the present creates anxiety… because we think about the possibilities. The most important thing is the present. Great workout today. And managing in the best way possible.
keep growing
“This is the way to continue to grow,” says the coach, while on the other hand he is clear when he says “this Elche has the number of the First League, as in the 12 rounds we played in this category last season.”
On the 23rd day of LaLiga Hypermotion, the team has many casualties. The coach named Óscar Plano, Fidel and Diego González, along with Josan’s suspicion. Lautaro Blanco did not train in the last two sessions “due to muscle discomfort”. It is also not clear what will happen in the first penalty shoot-out between Raúl Guti and Sergio León. The former is “ready for Sunday” according to Beccacece, but his plans are still far from Elche. Regarding the striker, the coach admitted that “he is better this week and has made an effort”, but did not clarify whether he will play against Pucelanos. “Those who deserve it will join the call,” he emphasized.
“I’m excited because I see this every day.” And his excitement is even greater, “especially considering how everything was when we arrived.”Beccacece explains this.