Elche CF organized a behind-closed-doors training session on Saturday at the Juan Angel Romero sports city, following the arrival of the new coach, Sebastián Beccacece, and his staff. Beccacece was accompanied by his assistants Guillermo Marino (first assistant), Martín Bressán (physiotherapist), and José Ernest Amador (physiotherapist and trainer). The group immediately began working together, completing five study sessions in four days as the Franciverde squad integrated the new leadership.
On Wednesday, Beccacece began his tenure with a closed-door training at the Martínez Valero stadium. On Thursday, the team prepared at Díez Iborra, with media access limited to the first 15 minutes of the morning session. Friday featured a double session, one in the morning and another in the afternoon, both at Martínez Valero, and Saturday marked the fifth session of the week.
Beccacece adapts to Elche’s reality and tests the five defenders in the squad
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Becco’s coaching staff aimed to accelerate integration with the squad, focusing on how the players adapt to the new systems and tactical ideas. While a longer pause in LaLiga Santander usually means stability, Beccacece wants the new signings to settle in quickly and understand the different playing formats the coach intends to deploy. The objective is to build a cohesive unit capable of executing the planned tactical variations under pressure.
Beccacece: “Opportunity comes at a challenging moment, but we will work hard to rise to the occasion”
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After Saturday’s session, Beccacece granted his players a day of rest on Sunday and Monday morning. The next practice is scheduled behind closed doors at the Martínez Valero stadium at 5 pm on Monday, as the team continues preparations for the upcoming fixtures.
The plan includes the debut match for Beccacece, set for Saturday, April 1, at 9:00 pm, again at Martínez Valero, against FC Barcelona, who currently lead the table. It promises to be a demanding but decisive introduction for the Argentine coach in Spanish and European football, a test of the new methods and the players’ response to a fresh leadership direction.