Third day and still no alarm bells. But after adding just one point out of a possible nine in his three games, Elche CF Now it’s his turn to swim upstream and start gaining ground with named opponents in his league. Almeria (4), Majorca (4) or Girona (3). Also, Francisco’s team has a tough schedule ahead of them. In the next three games, they will face important teams. Villarreal, Athletic Club de Bilbao and Barcelona and both at home.
At home, the Frangiverdes finished their first two rounds in just one draw against Almería. It is true that Betis and Real Sociedad are teams with potential and their goal is to fight for Europe. But the most worrying thing is that Elche left doubts last Saturday.As with Benito Villamarín, only on that occasion could he expel John 15 minutes later as an excuse, which conditioned him, but there were also serious mistakes.
DEFENSE Vulnerability
Failures again when setting back
In the match against Almería, there were some green shots, especially on the defensive axis. Roco and Pedro Bigas. However, before Rea he once again showed a certain vulnerability. One of Francisco’s obsessions when he came last season was and still is, improving defense, because teams under the table must grow from their back safety.
Against the donostiarras, there were significant imbalances, especially in groups. Pol Lirola did not finish the start. He is a football player with offensive qualities who find it difficult to close his group. same thing happens mojika left. The Colombian loves to go in his own lane. Opponents recognize them and try to do damage in that area of the field.
TACTICAL SYSTEM
He started with three centre-backs and moved to a four-man defense.
Francisco has never hidden that he is a coach who loves to play with three defenders and two lanes. When he came to Elche, he said that he wanted to play like this very much, but that he had to adapt to the pieces in his hand.. He retained the four defenders Escribá used and worked for him at first. Again, he practiced his own fetish system in the final part of the championship and that was when Elche played best. and got the necessary points for permanence.
With the restructuring of this year’s roster, it seemed like everything would go on like that. He held three centers against Betis. But against Almería and Real Sociedad, the foursome came back from behind. Last Saturday, against an opponent who, like the San Sebastian team, likes to have the ball, control the game and come into the opponent’s zone with three forwards, Francis lacked the ability to find a tactical solution.. with output Helibelton Palacios with lira made some improvementbut there was a growing scar on the left. That’s why the Elche coach must define himself and moreover have offensive wings like Pol Lirola and Mojica. And most of all, against your key competitors who you know will bow to you.
SMALL CONTRIBUTION
Forwards don’t finish finding their place and level
Another of the concerns over the first three days was the little contribution of the forwards. Eze Ponce and Roger Martí still appear. They are well below the expected level. Against Real, Francisco switched them again in the second half and brought in Lucas. Boyé and Pere Milla, who was also not very bright. With the question of whether Boyé will leave, it is urgent to save Ponce and locate Roger. Until now, Elche scored just one goal and it’s hard to add. And as in the first three games, it’s even more complicated if the opponents are always ahead. The journey will be long and Elche is already swimming against the current..
Third day and still no alarm bells. But after adding just one point out of a possible nine in his three games, Elche CF Now it’s his turn to swim upstream and start gaining ground with named opponents in his league. Almeria (4), Majorca (4) or Girona (3). Also, Francisco’s team has a tough schedule ahead of them. In the next three games, they will face important teams. Villarreal, Athletic Club de Bilbao and Barcelona and both at home.
At home, the Frangiverdes finished their first two rounds in just one draw against Almería. It is true that Betis and Real Sociedad are teams with potential and their goal is to fight for Europe. But the most worrying thing is that Elche left doubts last Saturday.As with Benito Villamarín, only on that occasion could he expel John 15 minutes later as an excuse, which conditioned him, but there were also serious mistakes.
DEFENSE Vulnerability
Failures again when setting back
In the match against Almería, there were some green shots, especially on the defensive axis. Roco and Pedro Bigas. However, before Rea he once again showed a certain vulnerability. One of Francisco’s obsessions when he came last season was and still is, improving defense, because teams under the table must grow from their back safety.
Against the donostiarras, there were significant imbalances, especially in groups. Pol Lirola did not finish the start. He is a football player with offensive qualities who find it difficult to close his group. same thing happens mojika left. The Colombian loves to go in his own lane. Opponents recognize them and try to do damage in that area of the field.
TACTICAL SYSTEM
He started with three centre-backs and moved to a four-man defense.
Francisco has never hidden that he is a coach who loves to play with three defenders and two lanes. When he came to Elche, he said that he wanted to play like this very much, but that he had to adapt to the pieces in his hand.. He retained the four defenders Escribá used and worked for him at first. Again, he practiced his own fetish system in the final part of the championship and that was when Elche played best. and got the necessary points for permanence.
With the restructuring of this year’s roster, it seemed like everything would go on like that. He held three centers against Betis. But against Almería and Real Sociedad, the foursome came back from behind. Last Saturday, against an opponent who, like the San Sebastian team, likes to have the ball, control the game and come into the opponent’s zone with three forwards, Francis lacked the ability to find a tactical solution.. with output Helibelton Palacios with lira made some improvementbut there was a growing scar on the left. That’s why the Elche coach must define himself and moreover have offensive wings like Pol Lirola and Mojica. And most of all, against your key competitors who you know will bow to you.
SMALL CONTRIBUTION
Forwards don’t finish finding their place and level
Another of the concerns over the first three days was the little contribution of the forwards. Eze Ponce and Roger Martí still appear. They are well below the expected level. Against Real, Francisco switched them again in the second half and brought in Lucas. Boyé and Pere Milla, who was also not very bright. With the question of whether Boyé will leave, it is urgent to save Ponce and locate Roger. Until now, Elche scored just one goal and it’s hard to add. And as in the first three games, it’s even more complicated if the opponents are always ahead. The journey will be long and Elche is already swimming against the current..