Elche CF has officially announced the start of its 2022-2023 pre-season, marking a return to work on Monday, July 4. The players were summoned to the Martínez Valero stadium to begin the period of rest and recovery that had followed the conclusion of the 2021-2022 La Liga campaign, which wrapped up with a match against Getafe on May 22. The club’s management and medical staff have laid out a structured plan to ease the squad back into training while prioritizing player welfare after a demanding season. This approach reflects best practices in professional football, balancing fitness assessments with specific conditioning programs designed to reduce the risk of injury as players re-enter the rhythm of competitive action in the months ahead.
The initial phase comprises medical and physical evaluation sessions, which are a standard feature of Elche CF’s preseason regimen. These tests are conducted under the framework of a collaborative agreement with local medical and academic partners—the Vinalopó Hospital and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH). The purpose is to establish baseline fitness levels, monitor any residual effects from the previous season, and tailor individual training plans accordingly. Following these assessments, the squad will start structured on-field activities. Training sessions are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, aligning with the club’s aim to smoothly translate medical insights into practical conditioning and tactical preparation. The opening week is set at the Juan Ángel Romero Sports City’s Díez Iborra field, a venue selected for its pitches and facilities that support early-stage training, with the turf undergoing replanting work to ensure optimal playing conditions as the team builds endurance and coordination after the summer break.
After the first week of physical work, Elche CF plans a concentration phase at its facilities, a common step in many European clubs’ preseasons that helps integrate new and returning players, solidify team chemistry, and reinforce tactical concepts ahead of the more intense training blocks to come. While the club has not publicly confirmed every logistical detail, the plan includes a potential stay at La Finca Golf Resort, located in Algorfa, Vega Baja, as a dedicated training and acclimatization site. The conference indicates that the schedule is tentatively set for a window between July 11-16 or July 18-23, providing flexibility to adapt to players’ recovery needs and any medical recommendations from the staff. In addition to on-site sessions, there is consideration of additional activities at the team’s other facilities, with a friendly match being contemplated at Pinatar Sand in San Pedro del Pinatar, a coastal town in the Murcian region, to test players in varied conditions and verify tactical cohesion on different surfaces. This phased approach ensures a thorough preparation for the forthcoming competitive fixtures, balancing intensive practice with recovery and travel, and emphasizes a holistic plan that supports player health, team integration, and strategic readiness for the new campaign.