Alcoyano Faces Player Departures and a Growing Internal Shakeup
Alcoyano is navigating a turbulent period as plans for the winter market unfold. The club’s captain, Pablo Carbonell, has expressed a desire to move on, aiming to avoid injury while seeking opportunities to play elsewhere during the mid-season window. This situation comes amid a broader reshuffle within the squad, where tactical decisions and playing time are prompting several players to reassess their futures with the team. The club leadership has not scheduled a visit to San Fernando, and insiders indicate that this move is not aligned with the current coaching plan.
Head coach Vicente Parras has shifted focus to players from the club’s youth system. The squad’s rotation has increased, and Arbonell, a young prospect, began the campaign in the starting lineup for three fixtures before finding his role more limited as the season progressed. To date, his total minutes sit among the lower figures in the squad, reflecting a transitional period for younger players stepping into first-team responsibilities.
Should Carbonell depart, Alcoyano would mark the third player to leave the group for strategic reasons following the exits of Edu Campabadal and Sergi García. These moves are attributed to the coaching staff’s tactical planning and the evolving needs of the squad after a difficult midweek fixture where the team suffered a 0-3 loss against Atletico Madrid B on home soil. Club sources emphasize that Carbonell’s situation is distinct from the other two departures, primarily driven by a lack of suitable playing opportunities rather than disciplinary matters.
Carbonell’s leadership status became clear when he was appointed captain at the close of August. His potential departure would signify a notable turning point, as a shrinking pool of locally grown players would remain within the squad’s ranks. In recent summers, Raul González emerged from the youth system and could become the lone Alcoyano-born player left in the senior team if others move on. This development underscores the club’s ongoing balance between homegrown talent and acquired players in pursuit of competitive stability.
Photographs from the season capture Carbonell during his presentation as captain, a moment highlighted by the club as a symbol of continuity and ambition. His dedication has been evident across his time with Alcoyano, contributing in each season across multiple campaigns. As he approaches the later stages of his career, Carbonell remains a central figure in the squad’s identity and in the club’s broader strategy for roster construction moving forward.
Meanwhile, the youngest members of the squad continue to grow, accumulating experience across appearances that exceed a century for some players, spanning two separate chapters with the club. A contract extension through 2025 reflects a mutual commitment to the project, with players approaching adulthood and veteran status alike as the club navigates the complexities of squad depth, injuries, and the evolving demands of league play.
In summary, Alcoyano faces a moment of transition: leadership is tested, opportunities are reallocated, and the club must balance the development of homegrown players with the tactical imperatives dictated by the season’s results. The coming weeks will reveal how the squad adapts to these changes and how the leadership team aligns its long-term goals with immediate competitive needs, all while preserving the club’s distinctive identity within the league landscape.
Notes: All statements reflect information circulated by the club and corroborated by internal communications. The club remains focused on maintaining competitive integrity and ensuring a smooth transition for players seeking clearer pathways to minutes on the pitch.