Alcoyano aims to confirm its home form this Saturday as they host a tough Recreativo de Huelva. The match kicks off at 20:00 and the visitors arrive in strong form, having won their last three away games. Earlier this season, Vicente Parras’ squad saw a bright start to the year cut short by a 3-0 loss in Ibiza, which stopped a streak of four consecutive wins.
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Despite the setback, Alcoyano at El Collao showed the consistency that had been missing for much of the first round. Victories over Mérida and Antequera brought six points and lifted the team up the table. The aim is to maintain that momentum and push higher in the standings.
Sergi López returns
Coach Vicente Parras kept fullback Sergi López out of the lineup in Can Misses due to sanctions. The Malaga-born midfielder remains unavailable for this match. Meanwhile, forward Pablo Ganet is set to be part of the squad after recent questions about his role with the team.
Cameroonian midfielder Guy Eteme and French striker Jean Paul D’joli are unavailable for selection. Both left the club after loan spells to Torrellano and Atlético Saguntino respectively. The potential starting XI could include Jaume Valens; Javi Antón, Primi, Álvaro Vega, Farru; Kike Carrasco, Imanol, Juanan, Águero; Lara and Raúl Alcaina.
“Chance”
The upcoming clash with Recreativo presents a clear chance to prove their form and gauge how they stand against a team that has been in excellent shape. The Ibiza defeat lingers as a reminder of the gap to the upper part of the table, and facing the fifth-placed side provides a meaningful test to climb the standings. The match could also act as a barometer for the supporters who hope to see El Collao filled again and backing a club that is striving to compete at a higher level.
The players deserve unconditional support. If truth be told, the tough stretch is over. This is a prime moment to back the team. Three months ago a win against Antequera would have seemed unlikely, yet the mood has shifted.
The coach spoke about Recreativo de Huelva, which had just won three in a row at Nuevo Colombino. He described them as a solid and balanced opponent with strong individuals at the top. He noted their comfort away from home where they often concede the initiative, while also acknowledging recent attempts to control games as visitors.
Ganet
The Alcoyano boss expressed no surprise at Pablo Ganet’s strong showing in the African Cup. Ganet stood out for Equatorial Guinea, and the coach stressed that the experience will benefit his club when he returns. He underscored the importance of the player’s development on the world stage.
With the winter market window closing soon and the departures of Guy Eteme and Jean Paul D’joli advancing, Parras appeared unfazed. He believes the squad has done its homework and is ready for the challenges ahead.
He added that the club will not rush any new arrivals. The priority remains maintaining balance within the squad and ensuring readiness for the coming fixtures.
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