Vicente Parra reflects on a promising preseason, and Alcoyano views the run of friendlies as a solid foundation for the campaign ahead. The latest warm-up concluded with a 0-2 victory against the AFE squad, fueling optimism for the league bow this Sunday at El Collao against Atlético Sanluqueño. The mood in Alcoy is upbeat as the team prepares to start the season with confidence built from a series of productive sessions and competitive matches.
The Elche coach, who has guided the club through a fifth consecutive season of clashes against Deportivo, spoke to the media with a sense of satisfaction. He noted that the squad has formed a cohesive group of players who arrived with strong motivation and genuine eagerness to contribute. The belief is clear: this season should bring positive experiences and meaningful progress for the team and its supporters.
Alcoyano completed five weeks of intensive summer preparation, compiling five wins against Bocairent, Yeclano, Alzira, La Nucía, and the AFE squad, with a single setback suffered in a 0-1 defeat to Hércules during the second friendly. The accumulating numbers tell a simple story: twenty goals scored versus five conceded, a stat that stands out amid a broader context of growth and development.
Parra emphasizes steady improvement and a search for effective ways to play across these weeks. He stresses that the squad remains a new entity, while also acknowledging that the staff has matured and solidified over the past year, which has translated into clearer ideas and a stronger collective identity.
As the home league opener approaches on Sunday, August 27, against newly promoted Sanluqueño, the coach of Alcoyano is candid about the work ahead. He admits that the team has spent weeks in rigorous preparation and testing, and now the moment arrives to measure themselves against the rest of the competition. The objective remains clear: determine where the club stands in relation to its rivals, recognizing that each team will see itself as a contender, and the real test comes with the first league fixture in the First RFEF.
At the same time, there is an expectation of further movement in the squad as the transfer window continues. Several players have been dealing with long-term absences, and one long-term concern is Sergio Gil, who is set to undergo cruciate ligament surgery on his right knee. His absence will impact the lineup for a significant portion of the season. Yet the coaching staff remains hopeful, underscoring the professionalism, quick understanding, and commitment within the squad. The staff’s ability to adapt and the players’ willingness to embrace new concepts offer reason for cautious optimism as the season approaches.