Two goals in six games is not an alarming number. As such, one of the things Elche needs to improve in its return to competition is offensive production, which is scarce at this start of the championship. A jam that affects almost the entire front of attack. So far, only Álex Collado and Ezequiel Ponce have seen the door. Some worrying data.

If Francisco understands anything, it’s the relationship between a striker and a goal. And above all, how to manage a drought where nothing goes. A feeling that is diametrically opposed to that of recent seasons, where one of Elche’s strengths in achieving goals was their success in front of goals.. Franjiverdes didn’t need to create so many chances to score. It is now true that the problem arose more from a lack of aggressive production than from success itself. It is impossible to calibrate the second without the first.

The author of 88 official goals throughout his professional career, Francisco tries these days with his coaching staff so that the lack of goals does not mentally affect the team’s attackers. With the exception of Collado and Ponce, the rest of the attacking men accumulate months without scoring in the official competition. And in the case of Argentina, its balance is not overly productive either. He has scored two goals since his arrival in February and one goal against Athletic this year came with the already lost match.

SIZE: 246 DAYS

From shining at the Bernabéu to wearing white almost all year round

Perhaps the most impressive case is the case of Lucas Boyé, who a few months ago appeared to establish himself among the best forwards in the Premier League. In fact, his good performance earned him the call of the Argentina team. But already 246 days have passed and he has not celebrated his own goal. too much.

Boyé’s last goal was on January 23 at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.. That day, he put on a magnificent performance that served to touch the success of his team in raiding the «White House». Physical problems aggravated him in the last episode of last season and at the beginning of this season. He can barely shoot on goal and although he contributes a lot more than a goal (he helped Ponce 1-4 against Athletic), he has to break a long streak of bad wins.

PERE MİLLA: 148 DAYS

Hero left goalless after summer soap opera

Goal almost with a shot on goal. This is the incredible average that Pere Milla signed last season, who has emerged as the most effective striker not only in the Spanish league, but in the entire European continent. Everything seems to have changed with the holidays, its renewal and the start of the new course.

Something went wrong with the soap opera, which eventually ended in continuity, but it left a stigma on Milla’s flawless service record as a franchise that she can’t currently clean up. Francisco continues to use him as a wildcard, changing various offensive positions. Catalan could not break the general mood of the team at the offensive level.. He has two shots, none of them on goal. Frankly, it would be unfair to ask for the success of 2021/22. However, this Elche needs both her opportunism and the ability to infuse faith in the team in difficult situations.

ROGER MARCH: 129 DAYS

The main reinforcement for the attack has not yet seen a door

The signing of Roger Martí gave Elche a theoretical leap in quality in terms of score production. 47 goals and three double-digit seasons in the Premier League were more than enough reason to believe it.

In this beginning, Roger del Levante has not yet been seen. Not less. He didn’t debut with Franjiverde, only took two shots and hasn’t had a minute in the last two days.. His last goal with Levante was precisely against his next opponent, Rayo Vallecano.

PONCE: 1 GOAL IN 219 DAYS

Investment and trust must already have an answer

Ponce was unable to enter the strikers club in a complete drought due to his goal against the Athletic, although there was no decisive goal for his team. It was his second goal as Frangiverde. The previous goal was against Rayo in February.

Despite being an attacker to the likes of both Francisco and Bragarnik, his performance is far from expected. He was saved last year thanks to his late arrival, the adjustment process and the good development of the team. After its transfer to ownership, more of it is needed now. Currently, the baggage it offers is insufficient. Account, yes, with the trust of your technician. You must answer this.

SECOND LINE

Collado, Fidel, Morente and Pastore should also help

Álex Collado (one goal and nine shots) is Elche’s main offensive presence, although his bright start has been somewhat diminished in recent games. Both he and Fidel, Tete Morente or Pastore should assist in matters related to the target.

Fidel, who prevented him from shining due to the injuries he received in this first month, has been at a remarkable level for three seasons (9 19/20, 6 20/21 and 5 21/22) in the directing department. His last goal was in Granada (198 days). Morente is one of those guys that Francisco has to reciprocate with the confidence and minutes that he gives him. He has not scored since his game against Betis last year (160 days). The Unknown Pastore deserves a separate case: It takes 1248 days without celebrating its own goal.