El Alcoyano opens the winter window by shoring up the defensive line. Vicente Parras’ squad, unable to claim three points in the league since November 26, reinforces its back line with a left back who can also operate in the center. The new signing comes from the Polish First League, having recently left Gornik Leczna, and is set to arrive in the winter market to help stem the goals conceded in the last month.
The 28-year-old winger joins Alcoyano after ending his stint with Gornik Leczna. His primary position is left back, but he can adapt to the middle of the defense as needed. He previously played for Vallecano Rail, Atlético Madrid, and helped integrate Getafe and Oviedo subsidiaries during his career. He has also worn the jerseys of Mérida and Fuenlabrada.
His most recent spell in Spain was with Burgos, where he stayed for a season and a half before the club’s management decided not to extend his contract following their promotion to the SmartBank League.
The Madrid-born winger will fill the space left by the experienced midfielder. Pedro Sanchez, a former Hercules player, joined El Collao last summer. Under the new sporting direction led by Juan Carlos Ramirez, the contract of the former blue-white captain—who had been a major shareholder since late October—was terminated earlier this year. At 36, his minutes have been limited since arriving at Deportivo.
If Vicente Parras deems it appropriate, Lobato could make his home debut in Saturday’s match against Alcoyano’s Osasuna B, rounding off the first half of the Primera RFEF season in Group One.
LANDING SUMMARY
Alcoyano continues to show contrasts in its return to competition, making new signings after a difficult start that dropped them into the lower portion of the table. They had collected 8 points in the last six games, with wins scattered across twelve matches and a lengthy stretch without a win.
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The league break over Christmas did not provide the relief Vicente Parras’ squad needed after a long pause. December proved difficult and pushed them toward the relegation fight region.
The most notable moment in the La Nucía derby was the 1-1 result, underscoring that the team is far from the form that once led them in the top six during the early rounds of the championship.
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In the first six rounds, Alcoyano posted impressive numbers. They collected 16 of 18 possible points, highlighted by five wins (three of them away from El Collao) and a single draw.
Still, twelve matches into the campaign, Vicente Parras’ side faced a fork in the road. The team’s persistence in a limited budget, especially in Group 2, now hangs in the balance as the season progresses.
Since then, Alcoyano has earned only eight points from the last 36 available. Their only win at home occurred on November 26, a 3-0 triumph over Calahorra. They have recorded five draws (three at home) and six losses, with 16 goals conceded and 10 scored.
Kickoff is at 19:00 on Saturday in El Collao, where Alcoyano will bid farewell to the first half of the season with Osasuna B. For Vicente Parras, the focus remains on preserving the club’s identity and continuing the path that has defined them so far.