Alcoyano is not just starting slowly; Primera RFEF’s second division group sits near the relegation zone, with only three points from five matches. Since Vicente Parras took charge, the team has stubbornly hovered at the bottom, yet the coach argues that the year’s early losses do not define the long arc of the season. He views the four straight defeats that opened the year as a difficult stretch rather than a representative snapshot of the team’s potential over five seasons in the locker room.
Elche’s coach has highlighted the club’s delicate institutional situation in the previous year to frame extinction as a possible response to the debt burden carried by the businessman-owned SAD. Juan Carlos Ramírez injected capital at the start of professional football to keep the club competitive, a move that reflects the constant balance between resources and results in the league.
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“If we look at the numbers, they tell part of the story; but the history of the team matters as well”, the coach explained, downplaying recent progress as the club finished third from bottom with just 3 points from a possible 15. He noted that the club faced difficult periods in the past two seasons and at the start of the previous season, describing a real risk that the project could falter. Yet he emphasized that the club remains resolute and committed, reinforcing that the aim is to rise above the current standings.
Choosing to approach adversity with a brave attitude, Parras reaffirmed his message before the Córdoba match, which ended in a 0-1 home defeat on Sunday. He insisted that there is still something to fight for in this campaign and that the best is yet to come. Now is not the moment to lament; it is the moment to act and push forward.
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The positives for Alcoyano include that Ibiza and Cordova are among the strongest teams in the group and have already faced the club at El Collao. The team now focuses on maximizing the gentlest stretch of the calendar, aiming to correct mistakes and be better prepared for upcoming fixtures. The coach emphasized resilience and unity as the core tools to regain footing.
The schedule remains demanding. Alcoyano will have to wait three weeks before returning to play at El Collao, with upcoming matches requiring away trips to Nueva Condomina this Sunday, followed by further away games against Murcia and the promoted Granada. Neither rival has had an ideal start, but the path to improvement requires discipline and cohesion within the squad.
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“There is value in playing at home and building momentum there”, the coach stated. El Collao should be a place where players feel confident and fans feel connected. The plan is straightforward: dedication, effort, and victories. The team showed resilience against Córdoba, but results did not go our way. The situation is challenging, yet the crowd’s support remains respectful, and the players know there is more work to do.
Parras acknowledged missing only three of the dozen points in the recent derby against Intercity. He stressed that the burning desire to win drives the team, even in difficult moments. This season requires collective navigation through a tough period, and the players understand that personnel changes are possible in January if necessary. The focus remains on gaining consistency and rebuilding momentum as a group.