Unexpected defeat (1-0) Elche CF against the bottom this saturday Amorebieta Franjiverde suffered a lot in the dressing room. HE illegal group He ended his run of five matches without losing or conceding a goal, missing a great opportunity to continue his rise in the rankings and abandoning his place in the rankings. promotion play-offor very close to the noble region of the table, although it remains in seventh place.
four cards
The only small “consolation” from the Elche campaign was that at least none of the three players warned about sanctions He received a yellow card that prevented him from taking part in the important match next Sunday (21.00). Martínez Valero stadiumin front Eibar, Second classified. The referee of the match, Asturian González Díaz, managed the match very well and did not show a card to any player from either team.
Mario Gaspar, Bigas and Clerc
Fly: Mario Gaspar, Pedro Bigas And Carlos Clerc They are defensive players and could keep the defense low. Beccacece, who saw the course of the match and saw that an attack was needed to achieve equality in the last minutes, did not take any risks and also thought about the match he would play against the Eibar team. Replaced Mario JoseIn the 60th minute, the Crevillen man stopped on the right wing and Sergio Carreira He moved to the right defender position for Novedense. Bigas also left the field in the 88th minute and took his place. Salinas. Among those warned, Bigas was the only one who participated in the entire fight. In this way, the Elche coach will be able to defend against the Basques as usual.
Elche team will save another important player for the Eibar match. Tete MorenteHe was not included in the squad against Amorebieta due to the muscle discomfort he suffered throughout the week, and this prevented him from training normally.
Nico Fernández’s illness
Nico Fernandez He retired in the 60th minute due to physical problems. Argentine He won’t have any trouble recovering in time for next Sunday’s game.
Premiere of Sergio Bermejo
against the Biscayans Sergio Bermejo debutedHe replaced Ecuadorian international Nico Fernández. Seba Mendez He was on the bench but, having not played since the season ended on 26 October, he still lacks competitive rhythm and cannot adapt to Spanish football. MLS related to United States of America with Los Angeles FC.
In principle, if no problems arise during the week, the only loss in a duel against a direct rival for promotion is Oscar PlanoHis rehabilitation process continues as he suffered a serious ankle injury.
Arnau Puigmalanother one of the signatures winter marketHe is still recovering from the hamstring injury he suffered at the beginning of January. Almeria. He could arrive in time for the match against Eibar, although the aim was to have him ready for the next day’s match. cartagena, on Sunday, February 25 (18:30).