Alcoyano traveled to Soria this Sunday to face Numantia at Los Pajaritos (19:30, InStat TV), aiming to deepen the poor early start of a club that ranks among the most ambitious projects in the First Federation. The match also sought to keep Numancia from securing a win and to reinforce Alcoyano’s position in the upper echelon of the table as the season unfolds.
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Two weeks ago Alcoyano made their first league appearance in Gaunas, delivering a solid away performance and earning a 0-1 victory over SD Logroñés. With that mindset, they returned to action after a period of careful preparation and a summer market that brought in several potent additions to the squad.
Vicente Parras’ players are facing the setback of losing midfielder Imanol García. He is a pillar of the team and will miss several weeks after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his right foot. He won’t be the only significant absence Alcoyano will contend with on the trip, as midfielder Pedro Sánchez continues to recover from a preseason injury and a lack of pace in training matches. He is expected to be sidelined a bit longer before returning to competitive action.
Alcoyano loses Imanol García to a foot injury
The player who could have made his Alcoyano debut but did not feature on Sunday is Sergio Moyita, who was included in the squad but did not take the field. Two players with Numantine backgrounds, Lillo Castile and Sergio Aguero, feature in a depleted Alcoyano defense alongside Miguel Bañuz in goal. The defensive line is completed by Lillo, Raúl González, Álvaro Vega and Pablo Carbonell. In midfield, Soler, Fran Miranda, Juanan and Aguero field the engine room, while Raúl González and Alcaina lead the attack.
Parras, happy
Parras spoke about the team’s prospects after the match, noting that there are still many things to improve. Yet he expressed confidence in the squad and in their ability to compete with any opponent in the league. The coach highlighted that the squad has shown they can match the level of the league and that belief is a positive sign for the remainder of the season.
Parras pointed out that the offensive unit must loosen up and find fluency. He acknowledged that the responsibility falls on the players and that the style of play should become more natural and simpler. He emphasized the need to take a small, decisive step forward to unlock the attacking potential that is present in the squad.
Since taking charge in June, Alcoyano’s renewed approach has carried a sense of urgency. The coach underscored the challenge of facing a club known for its financial investment and noted that the opponent has signed two of the league’s top scorers. He added that the team’s defensive solidity remains a key area where improvements could be expected, perhaps offering the best opportunity for success in the upcoming fixtures.